Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within Public health as part of the health protection team. Working across Hywel Dda Health board to offer and promote vaccination and screening within varied community settings. It is expected that you will be able to travel across the Health Board area to support vaccination and health protection initiatives as well as being able to work evenings and weekends as service demands. A local base will be provided and agreed at interview.
Acting under the direction of registered nurses the Health Care Support Worker is responsible for engaging in a variety of interventions with patients. These range from direct, compensatory nursing care, monitoring physical health and engaging in psychosocial interventions in the wider community and in the patient's own home/placement.
The Health Care Support Worker will work as part of the Health Protection and Immunisation Team in delivering a safe and effective service in testing for covid-19, outbreak sampling and delivering vaccinations. These activities will be carried out in a variety of settings including vaccination centres, patient's homes, residential and nursing homes, clinic and hospital settings and 'pop up' venues.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and contribute to the implementation of nursing care as assessed by the registered nurse.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
Administer vaccines in accordance with training and local and national protocols, procedures and standards.
Carry out a range of clinical procedures e.g. throat and / or nasal swabbing for covid-19, point of care testing for covid-19, renewal of dressings, venepuncture and sending of specimens, recording of vital signs, administration of medications.
Wear adequate PPE equipment in line with national guidelines. Conduct hand hygiene before and after each vaccination.
Undertake a range of clinical and clerical activities as delegated by the registered nurse.
Respond to and raise issues or concerns with the registered nurse on complications or emergency situations.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 04/09/24
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject OR QSF in health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to an equivalent level AND be prepared to commit to studying towards this qualification within 1 year of commencing the role
- Ongoing personal and professional development
- Understanding of the Confidentiality and Data Protection Act and maintains confidentiality and trust
- Has a working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Excel, Welsh Clinical Portal and ESR
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
- Venepuncture skills
- Immunisation delivery experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
- Experience of a range of clinical skills including administering vaccines
- Previous experience in a caring role
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject OR QSF in health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to an equivalent level AND be prepared to commit to studying towards this qualification within 1 year of commencing the role
- Ongoing personal and professional development
- Understanding of the Confidentiality and Data Protection Act and maintains confidentiality and trust
- Has a working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Excel, Welsh Clinical Portal and ESR
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
- Venepuncture skills
- Immunisation delivery experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
- Experience of a range of clinical skills including administering vaccines
- Previous experience in a caring role
Language skills
Desirable
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).
