Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

The role is to support the work of the Health Protection Response Team various work streams, including Direct Observational Therapy and health screening for communicable and non-communicable diseases.o The post holder will focus on the direct needs of patients and their carers in relation to the Health Protection Response Team workstreams.o The post holder will support various work streams to meet the needs of the service; the drive-in testing centre, additional community sites,patients' homes and care homes.o The post holder will continue to work within defined protocols, under direction and supervision.Supervision always available at all locations during rotation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be specifically expected to undertake the following duties :-o Meet and greet patients and explain about the procedure that is to be undertaken, identifying when additional support and reassuranceis required.o Support appropriate assessments and obtain a variety of samples including: throat swabs, skin lesions, blood, urine, stool, sputum.o To work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. The post holder will have completed a learning package at QCF/CQFW level 2 or will be expected to complete an accredited learning package at level 2.

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.