Health Care Assistant - INTERNAL TO NHS WALES

Job summary

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD, ELIGIBLE AGENCY WORKERS, SBU VOCATIONAL TRAINEES OR SBU VOLUNTEERS.

This an exciting opportunity for two health care support workers to work in the busy main Outpatient 2 Department.

The successful candidate will be working across the two main outpatient departments on the Neath/Port Talbot site.

The two Outpatient departments provide nursing support to both medical staff and patients for varied specialities including ENT and Ophthalmology.

The nursing team working closely with the clerical staff to ensure the smooth and professional running of both Outpatient departments.

Main duties of the job

The post will require working in both Outpatient departments within the Neath/Port Talbot Hospital.

The post holder will be responsible for supervising a clinic area, carrying out point of care testing for INR clinics as an essential part of that team.

The post holder will be expected to hold the QCF level 3 qualification or equivalent.

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 wewant 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.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

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 thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.