Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Pacing and Complex Device service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Due to the current post holder leaving, we require a dynamic Band 3 support worker to join the team. This is a 23-hour post working on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday with the Thursday being a slightly longer day. The team consists of a full time B6 Device Nurse Specialist and a B5 part time nurse who deliver the pacing and device service alongside Consultant Cardiologists, radiographers and Cardiac Physiologists. Wrexham Maelor is the main complex device implantation centre for North Wales so you will be joining a highly skilled, committed team.
Main duties of the job
You will support the busy Pacing and Complex Devices service on implantation days. Main duties will involve greeting patients into the Ambulatory care area and ensuring they are cannulated and have venepuncture performed if required. You will escort patients to and from pacing theatre, reassure and support patients during their procedure and perform observations. You will assist with procedures as required and will be responsible for ensuing equipment stock is maintained. You may need to perform ECGs and simple dressings. You will work under the supervision of the qualified nurse.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Essential
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
Desirable
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of some cardiovascular conditions and the effect on the individual
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using ANNT
- 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
- Cannulation skills, venepuncture, routine ECG recording
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience
- NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience
Desirable
- All Wales HCSW induction framework
Experience
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of some cardiovascular conditions and the effect on the individual
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using ANNT
- 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
- Cannulation skills, venepuncture, routine ECG recording
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).
