Job summary
An opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker has arisen on ward 10 at the Princess of Wales Hospital. We are looking for a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team on the Respiratory ward.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker has arisen on ward 10 at the Princess of Wales Hospital. We are looking for a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team on the Respiratory ward.
The individual will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring that high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times.
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential. In addition, experience working with the elderly who may have complex physical and cognitive needs is desirable, however training will be provided for the successful applicant.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential. In addition, experience working with the elderly who may have complex physical and cognitive needs is desirable, however training will be provided for the successful applicant.
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
Experience
Essential
- Care experience
- Ability to work as a member of a team but also able to show initiative to work alone.
- Ability to work supervised and in non supervised circumstances
- Experience of dealing with members of the public.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- well organised in approach to work tasks
- good communication skills
- understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional Manner
- Reliable and good time keeping
- Enthusiastic Motivated
- Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Care experience
- Ability to work as a member of a team but also able to show initiative to work alone.
- Ability to work supervised and in non supervised circumstances
- Experience of dealing with members of the public.
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- well organised in approach to work tasks
- good communication skills
- understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge
Desirable
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional Manner
- Reliable and good time keeping
- Enthusiastic Motivated
- Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality
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).
