Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic health care support worker to join our expanding team. The successful applicant will be based at the Minor Injury Unit, Neath Port Talbot Hospital. Our unit consists of a consultant nurse, matron, emergency nurse practitioners, triage nurses, health care support workers, receptionists. plus ancillary staff and radiology colleagues who are an extended part of our team. Our service caters to children and adults with a range of minor injuries.
Main duties of the job
Ideally, applicants will have previous experience of working in a minor injury setting and be competent in wound care including gluing wounds and applying steri-strips, splinting, basic casting application, venepuncture and measuring vital signs and ECGs.
The successful applicant will be expected to be flexible in their approach to work, demonstrate initiative and be a team player. You will work under the supervision and guidance of registered nurses as well as work in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
Applicants must be prepared to work flexibly to ensure the service is operational between 07:30-00:00 hours.
In return, we offer a friendly, supportive environment with an experienced nursing team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
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
Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 Health or equivalent experience
- Evidence of current and ongoing development relevant to role
Desirable
- Valid Basic Life Support Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as HCSW in MIU/ED
- Experience in basic assessments: vital signs/ecg/blood glucose/urinalysis
Desirable
- Experience in stock control +/- raising orders using Oracle
Skills
Essential
- Recognises the importance of Fundamentals of Care
- Basic IT skills
- Understands importance of reporting issues to registered nurse
Desirable
- Venepuncture and phlebotomy skills
- Basic plastering skills
- Wound care skills including steri-strip and wound adhesive closure
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ or QCF Level 3 Health or equivalent experience
- Evidence of current and ongoing development relevant to role
Desirable
- Valid Basic Life Support Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as HCSW in MIU/ED
- Experience in basic assessments: vital signs/ecg/blood glucose/urinalysis
Desirable
- Experience in stock control +/- raising orders using Oracle
Skills
Essential
- Recognises the importance of Fundamentals of Care
- Basic IT skills
- Understands importance of reporting issues to registered nurse
Desirable
- Venepuncture and phlebotomy skills
- Basic plastering skills
- Wound care skills including steri-strip and wound adhesive closure
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).
