Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join the multidisciplinary Diabetes Team based at the Hummingbird Centre.
You will work alongside the Diabetes Specialist Nurses, Diabetes Specialist Dietician, Podiatrists and Consultants in a busy outpatient department supporting the needs of patients with Diabetes and Endocrine conditions.
We are looking for an individual who is driven to working in collaboration with patients, carers and other services to deliver individual, holistic and patient centred care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Health Care Support worker to join our Diabetes team at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The post holder will be working as part of a dynamic, innovative, evolving service which provides the highest level of support and care for patients/clients within the RCT area.
The post holder will work as part of the diabetes resource centre team, under the supervision of registered nurses and supports them and other health care professionals by participating in the delivery of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the person with diabetes.
The post holder will be expected to be self-motivated and use their initiative when necessary. The range of responsibilities will be in support of and supervised by a registered nurse in diabetes and will involve rotation as appropriate to the needs of the service.
The post holder will also have reception and clerical duties which will support the smooth and efficient running of the unit.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The post holder will work as part of the diabetes resource centre team, under the supervision of registered nurses and supports them and other health care professionals by participating in the delivery of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the person with diabetes. The post holder will be expected to be self-motivated and use their initiative when necessary. The range of responsibilities will be in support of and supervised by a registered nurse in diabetes and will involve rotation as appropriate to the needs of the service.The post holder will be expected to carry out a range of assigned clinical and organisational tasks with the highest standard to support and enable qualified staff to provide patient care, which reflects the quality of standards and mission of the diabetes resource centre and the UHB.The post holder will also have reception and clerical duties which will support the smooth and efficient running of the unit.The post holder will be responsible for the organisation of their own workload including clinical, clerical and reception duties on a daily basis, ensuring effective use of all resources available.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of the diabetes resource centre team, under the supervision of registered nurses and supports them and other health care professionals by participating in the delivery of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the person with diabetes. The post holder will be expected to be self-motivated and use their initiative when necessary. The range of responsibilities will be in support of and supervised by a registered nurse in diabetes and will involve rotation as appropriate to the needs of the service.The post holder will be expected to carry out a range of assigned clinical and organisational tasks with the highest standard to support and enable qualified staff to provide patient care, which reflects the quality of standards and mission of the diabetes resource centre and the UHB.The post holder will also have reception and clerical duties which will support the smooth and efficient running of the unit.The post holder will be responsible for the organisation of their own workload including clinical, clerical and reception duties on a daily basis, ensuring effective use of all resources available.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant previous experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Good standard and knowledge of IT systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant previous experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Good standard and knowledge of IT systems
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Hummingbird Centre, Royal Glamorgan Hospital
Llantrisant
Pontyclun
CF72 8XL
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
