Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for Part Time Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team on the Children's Unit.

TheChildren's Unit consists of 19 inpatient beds including 1 High Dependency bed, 3 Enhanced Care beds.

We also have 6 Assessment unit beds, 6 medical/surgical day case beds and 2 Oncology beds.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the nursing team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct need of the patient. The post holder will assist registered nurses/practitioner in the provision of delegated care of patients. The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the health care environment.

The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them with future care plan. The post holder will also be required to offer assistance in induction of junior healthcare assistants and apprenticeships

The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed

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.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-ACS564-1025

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


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/or Knowledge

Essential

  • QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience.
  • NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience.
  • Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology

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

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique, ANTT, Phlebotomy and 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

  • Ability Vital signs, recording (BP, pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar) Venepuncture, Routine ECG Recording, Urine testing.
  • Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need.
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities.
  • Welsh Speaker

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
  • Good decision-making skills.
  • oStandard keyboard skills the demands of the ward environment

Desirable

  • IT skills / knowledge.
  • Ability to affect change in a positive manner.
  • Works well as a team member.

Values

Essential

  • Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
  • Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
  • To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours
  • Ability to use own initiative . Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to work flexible hours to cover within the department.
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience.
  • NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience.
  • Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology

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

Skills

Essential

  • Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique, ANTT, Phlebotomy and 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

  • Ability Vital signs, recording (BP, pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar) Venepuncture, Routine ECG Recording, Urine testing.
  • Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need.
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities.
  • Welsh Speaker

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently within professional boundaries.
  • Good decision-making skills.
  • oStandard keyboard skills the demands of the ward environment

Desirable

  • IT skills / knowledge.
  • Ability to affect change in a positive manner.
  • Works well as a team member.

Values

Essential

  • Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner.
  • Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care.
  • To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours
  • Ability to use own initiative . Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to work flexible hours to cover within the department.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Laura Spurgin

Laura.Spurgin@wales.nhs.uk

03000844359

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

050-ACS564-1025

Job locations

Glan Clwyd Hospital

Sarn Lane

Bodelwyddan

LL18 5UJ


Supporting documents

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