Job summary
Critical Care are looking to recruit a part-time Health Care Assistant to work alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver care to patients and families on the Intensive Care and High Dependency unit in Ysbyty Gwynedd.
Applicants should have an interest in delivering high quality, patient centred care and enjoy working as part of a close knit multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
Support registered nurses and multi disciplinary team in the provision of critical care to patients on the High Dependency and Intensive Care Unit.
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
Assist registered nurse to deliver high standards of holistic patient care which ensures privacy and dignity are maintained at all times. This includes supporting hygiene needs, nutrition, mobility, basic nursing care and rehabilitation as indicated within the plan of care and as delegated by the registered nurse.
Ensure the clinical area is adequately prepared to receive patients, maintaining standards of cleanliness.
Act as a chaperone for patients undergoing examinations and procedures, providing psychological and physical support.
Perform patient observations as directed following a period of appropriate training and assessment.
Accurately document information relating to patient care as instructed by registered nurse.
Observe and report changes in patients condition to the registered nurse.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
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
Assist registered nurse to deliver high standards of holistic patient care which ensures privacy and dignity are maintained at all times. This includes supporting hygiene needs, nutrition, mobility, basic nursing care and rehabilitation as indicated within the plan of care and as delegated by the registered nurse.
Ensure the clinical area is adequately prepared to receive patients, maintaining standards of cleanliness.
Act as a chaperone for patients undergoing examinations and procedures, providing psychological and physical support.
Perform patient observations as directed following a period of appropriate training and assessment.
Accurately document information relating to patient care as instructed by registered nurse.
Observe and report changes in patients condition to the registered nurse.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
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
- Basic Numeracy and literacy
- Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care or equivalent expereince
Desirable
- Completion All Wales induction Framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring / dealing with public
Desirable
- Previous healthcare expereince
Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to remain calm and professional
Desirable
values
Essential
- Demonstrates BCUHB values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Numeracy and literacy
- Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care or equivalent expereince
Desirable
- Completion All Wales induction Framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience of caring / dealing with public
Desirable
- Previous healthcare expereince
Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to remain calm and professional
Desirable
values
Essential
- Demonstrates BCUHB values
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).
