Main duties of the job

-The post holder will work as part of the nursing team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct need of the patient.

-The post holder will assist registered nurses/practitioner in the provision of delegated care of patients. The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the health care environment.

-The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them with future care plan.

-The post holder will also be required to work in the endoscopy procedure rooms assisting the Endoscopists during a variety of procedures.

-The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendlybenefits, including childcare voucher schemes, work-life balance policies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications and / or knowledge

Essential criteria

  • QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications / experience or willing to work towards
  • NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience or willing to work towards
  • Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology
  • Desirable criteria

  • All Wales HCSW induction framework
  • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner.
  • Good understanding of risk assessment and management
  • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique
  • Basic observations
  • The ability to communicate clearly and accurately
  • The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances.
  • The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support from the qualified Nurses
  • Desirable criteria

  • Venupuncture & Cannulation
  • Routine ECG recording, Urine testing, BM Monitoring
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
  • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently within professional boundaries
  • Good decision making skills
  • Standard keyboard skills
  • Desirable criteria

  • IT skills / knowledge
  • Ability to affect change in a positive manner
  • Works well as a team member
  • Values

    Desirable criteria

  • Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner
  • Other

    Essential criteria

  • Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
  • To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Desirable criteria

  • Welsh speaker
  • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable