Job summary
Health Care Support Worker, Bladder & Bowel Health Service
The post holder will work as a member of the Bladder & Bowel Health Service under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Nurse Specialist/Team Leader.
The post holder will contribute to the implementation of nursing care as assessed and prescribed by the Registered Nurse. This will include working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency arena. The post holder will perform a variety of tasks for the Bladder & Bowel Nurse specialists in the geographical area.
The post holder will hold Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a healthcare associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level and/or be willing to undertake the course.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake a range of clinical and clerical activities as delegated by the Bladder & Bowel Nurse specialists.
These activities will be carried out in a variety of settings including patients' homes, clinic /ward settings, GP surgeries, Residential and Nursing Homes.
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.
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
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills, knowledge, training and experience.
- Knowledge of a range of care procedures and processes.
- Clear understanding of the clinical environment and legislation.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the role.
Experience
Essential
- Current/Recent experience as a Health Care Support Worker within a hospital or community setting.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a similar role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent skills, knowledge, training and experience.
- Knowledge of a range of care procedures and processes.
- Clear understanding of the clinical environment and legislation.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the role.
Experience
Essential
- Current/Recent experience as a Health Care Support Worker within a hospital or community setting.
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Desirable
- Previous experience within a similar role.
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).
