Job summary
Are you a people person that thrives on helping to deliver a first-class patient service? The come and join our exceptional team in the Recovery suite at University Hospital of Wales .
As a Recovery Health Care Support Worker you will provide assistance to all the members of the Recovery team by supporting the registered staff in the Recovery environment, alongside collecting patients from the ward and transporting them to theatre.
You will be responsible for checking specimens and collecting and returning all equipment as necessary from the wards and other departments. The role is varied and can be demanding, so you will need to be physically resilient.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to collect patients from to and from the ward transporting them to theatres. You will also be required to assist the trained staff checking patient profiles and ensuring the correct documentation is brought to theatre.
You will asked to distribute specimens to the correct laboratories, collect beds from the wards, collect blood from the blood bank and complete any necessary paperwork as required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education including literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Level 2 qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in caring for people
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital or health care environment
Skills
Essential
- A good standard of written and spoken English is essential
- Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately
- Able to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Know how to be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate with people at all levels. Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring personality
- Able to work in a team and demanding /pressurised environment
- Demonstrates professionally motivated attitude
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work
- To work in any area of the UHB as required
- Able to travel within geographical area
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education including literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- Level 2 qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Experience in caring for people
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital or health care environment
Skills
Essential
- A good standard of written and spoken English is essential
- Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately
- Able to maintain confidentiality
Desirable
- Know how to be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Able to communicate with people at all levels. Adaptable, friendly, polite, courteous and caring personality
- Able to work in a team and demanding /pressurised environment
- Demonstrates professionally motivated attitude
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Flexible attitude to work
- To work in any area of the UHB as required
- Able to travel within geographical area
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
