Job summary
Thrombosis Team Health Care Support Worker (YGC)
Band 3
16.5 hours per week - Mon - Fri
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Thrombosis (DVT) Service at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd for a part-time HCSW to join their dynamic and friendly team. The role of the Thrombosis HCSW is to support the Thrombosis Specialist nurses to deliver evidence based care in the acute clinic setting in partnership with other health professionals, the patient and their family and carers.
The work is interesting and varied and requires a candidate that is flexible to meet the demands of an acute outpatient service. The role involves direct patient contact and the ideal candidate would support the delivery of care following the DVT integrated care pathway; carry out extended HCSW roles such as phlebotomy and support the multidisciplinary team in service development.
The candidate would also be expected to manage some of the administrative work of the team, the planning and co-ordination of daily patient schedules and the provision and organisation of an efficient, accurate and prompt administrative and secretarial support service.
Working hours are expected to be within 08:30 -17:00 hours.
Informal visits are highly encouraged.
Please contact the following to arrange: Delyth.W.Williams-Houston@wales.nhs.uk (Lead) and/or Tracy.Brookes@wales.nhs.uk; Adonis.llagas@wales.nhs.uk
Interviews will be held at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
Main duties of the job
Assist the Thrombosis specialist nurse in delivering a high standard of care for query DVT patients in an acute outpatient setting at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital
We are a small dynamic and friendly team comprising of a Lead Thrombosis nurse; 2 full -time Thrombosis specialist nurses; a Thromboprophylaxis speciality nurse; a part-time HCSW and team clerk.
Join our team to improve health and deliver excellent care. Put patient first. Work together. Value and respect each other. Learn and innovate. Communicate open and honestly
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
The work is interesting and varied and requires a candidate that is flexible to meet the demands of an acute outpatient service. The role involves direct patient contact and the ideal candidate would support the delivery of care following the DVT integrated care pathway ensuring that the patient's dignity and equality is maintained at all times in line with organisational requirements. the candidate would also be expected to carry out extended HCSW roles such as phlebotomy and support the multidisciplinary team in service development.
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
The work is interesting and varied and requires a candidate that is flexible to meet the demands of an acute outpatient service. The role involves direct patient contact and the ideal candidate would support the delivery of care following the DVT integrated care pathway ensuring that the patient's dignity and equality is maintained at all times in line with organisational requirements. the candidate would also be expected to carry out extended HCSW roles such as phlebotomy and support the multidisciplinary team in service development.
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
- National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Care/Health and Social care
Desirable
- Knowledge of the function of the Thrombosis team
- Willingness to undertake National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Care/Health and Social care
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a caring environment
- Team player and ability to work flexibly when required to meet service needs
- Ability to work unsupervised
- I.T literate
- Phlebotomy trained
Desirable
- Knowledge of the function of the Thrombosis team
- have an understanding of the role and function of the multidisciplinary team
- knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Care/Health and Social care
Desirable
- Knowledge of the function of the Thrombosis team
- Willingness to undertake National Vocational Qualification Level 3 in Care/Health and Social care
Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a caring environment
- Team player and ability to work flexibly when required to meet service needs
- Ability to work unsupervised
- I.T literate
- Phlebotomy trained
Desirable
- Knowledge of the function of the Thrombosis team
- have an understanding of the role and function of the multidisciplinary team
- knowledge and understanding of clinic activities
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).
