Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Integrated Sexual Health Services. The post will be based in the Merthyr / Cynon Valley community.
We offer comprehensive sexual health and family planning services to our communities. This is a very varied and interesting post.
Main duties of the job
To support the professional practitioners to assist in the provision of high standards of holistic care for people with sexual and reproductive health needs in both acute and community environments. The Health Care Assistant (HCA) should assist with creating a welcoming, caring and safe environment. The post holder will be required to work both within the clerical and clinical environment.
To provide support and direct assistance to medical and nursing staff within all aspects of the integrated sexual and reproductive health service by undertaking nursing care and treatment as appropriate and as planned for clients.
The post holder will deal with the general public and demonstrate good customer relations on behalf of the Trust. Good communication skills are an essential element of the role.
The post holder will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the client. The range of responsibilities will be in support of and supervised by a registered nurse and will involve rotation within areas, as appropriate to the needs of the service. The post holder will be expected to act in a caring and professional manner, ensuring confidentiality at all times.
This role is linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice. Professional guidance and support are also key elements to role effectiveness.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications / Training
Desirable
- Possesses or working towards NVQ Level II. Award GCSE's or similar qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in team working
Desirable
- Experiencing of working in a hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team alike. i.e. Clear and concise speech, polite
- Literate Good IT skills
Desirable
- Previous experience caring for people
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of nursing assistant
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must be motivated and possesses a non-judgemental attitude towards others.
- Empathetic and has an ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/Availability-special attendance requirements
Essential
- Flexible to meet service needs.
- Amenable to change as required
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications / Training
Desirable
- Possesses or working towards NVQ Level II. Award GCSE's or similar qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Experience in team working
Desirable
- Experiencing of working in a hospital environment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate effective verbal communication skills with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team alike. i.e. Clear and concise speech, polite
- Literate Good IT skills
Desirable
- Previous experience caring for people
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of nursing assistant
Personal Attributes
Essential
- The applicant must be motivated and possesses a non-judgemental attitude towards others.
- Empathetic and has an ability to demonstrate empathy and understanding
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/Availability-special attendance requirements
Essential
- Flexible to meet service needs.
- Amenable to change as required
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).
