Job summary
Swansea Bay Maternity Services are looking for dedicated individuals to join Maternity Services as a Health Care Support Worker.
You will be working under the supervision of Midwives to provide safe and effective care to our women with Maternity Services.
The posts will be based at Singleton Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant (Band 2) will work at times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person centered care.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 2 in care or ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and range or work related procedures, for example completion of a competency based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification
- Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales
Desirable
- Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role for example Microsoft Office, Email, TEAMS etc
- Physically able to carry out duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks
Desirable
- Welsh Language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Level 2 in care or ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and range or work related procedures, for example completion of a competency based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification
- Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales
Desirable
- Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role for example Microsoft Office, Email, TEAMS etc
- Physically able to carry out duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks
Desirable
- Welsh Language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
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).
