Job summary
Opportunities exist for Nursing Support Workers to join Cardiff and Vale UHB in our in-patient areas at University Hospital of Wales and Llandough. Shifts include days, nights and bank holidays. There are no night only contracts available
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high quality care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered healthcare professional
Undertake personal care and delegated clinical duties with minimal support, in line with the Health Education and Improvement Wales All-Wales Guidelines for Delegation
Maintain safety, hygiene, and infection-control standards in the working environment at all times
Escalate concerns or deterioration in patient condition promptly to the supervising registered healthcare professional
Plan and prioritise your delegated workload, using your initiative to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, safely and effectively, adjusting to meet patient needs and urgent priorities
Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, including observations, care delivered, communication with patients, carers, and other team members
Communicate effectively with patients, their families/carers, colleagues, and across multidisciplinary teams in a clear, sensitive, and confidential manner
Main duties of the job
We offer a comprehensive induction, a personal development plan, and access to an educational pathway to support your ongoing learning. You will be committed to ongoing personal and professional development, participating in mandatory training, further study and practice-based learning.
Following training, you will perform a range of clinical tasks, including:
- Cannulation and venepuncture
- Wound care
- Measuring and recording vital signs, with prompt escalation of concerns to registered healthcare professional
- ECGs and blood sugar checks
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If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care in a rewarding and supportive environment, this role is for you.
To work in our team, you will need to demonstrate the core values as set out by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board;
Kind and caring; Respectful; Trust and integrity; Personal responsibility
Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential; applications from Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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 knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual task
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Wels
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
- Experience of working within the NHS
Other
Desirable
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns.
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS.
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual task
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Wels
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
- Experience of working within the NHS
Other
Desirable
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns.
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check.
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).
