Job summary
Gorseinon hospital is a 30 bedded community hospital, which is situated in a village surrounded by beautiful garden and fields, our hospital supports the residents of Swansea, and our patients mainly come from Morriston Hospital following an acute admission.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated HCSW with an interest in elderly care to join our team on West Ward Gorseinon Hospital. We specialise in elderly rehabilitation and enabling our patients is key to facilitate our 'home first' ethos. We have a committed team of Doctors, Nurse's Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Pharmacy staff who work in collaboration for the best outcomes for our patients.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a person with a caring attitude who will support our patients' independence where possible and encourage a 'can do' approach to patient care. Reliability and flexibility with good communication skills is key. Organisational and interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt to change is vital for this role.
The successful applicant will be provided with an allocated buddy and will have an agreed period of induction on a supernumerary basis which will be based on previous experience.
If you are interested please contact: Rachel Floyd Unit Manager on 01792 704180 or email rachel.floyd@wales.nhs.uk to arrange an informal visit to discuss the post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
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
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health
- Has the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience acquired through induction and on the job training and willing to complete QCF qualification within agreed timeframe
- Evidence of maintaining to undertake further learning specific to the role & personal development
- Demonstrate an understanding of the scope of the role within a team
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- the principles of confidentiality and the principles of consent prior to undertaking care and the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
Essential Experience
Essential
- Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area Caring
- Compassionate attitude to patients and clients
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Able to participate in a rotating shift pattern over 7 days
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health
- Has the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience acquired through induction and on the job training and willing to complete QCF qualification within agreed timeframe
- Evidence of maintaining to undertake further learning specific to the role & personal development
- Demonstrate an understanding of the scope of the role within a team
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
- the principles of confidentiality and the principles of consent prior to undertaking care and the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
Essential Experience
Essential
- Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area Caring
- Compassionate attitude to patients and clients
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential
Essential
- Ability to travel within geographical area
- Able to work hours flexibly
- Able to participate in a rotating shift pattern over 7 days
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).
