Job summary Health Care Support Worker, Ward 3, Prince Charles Hospital An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCSW to join a team of experienced nurses working on our Care Of The Elderly/Frailty Ward, which cares for patients with many health conditions. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, under the supervision of qualified nurses, providing care to both patients and family. This ward is busy area that provides an excellent opportunity to care for frailty patients some living with cognitive impairments. Experience within the elderly patient's is desirable but not essential. The post is rotational between day and night duty. 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. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 110-ACS383-1024 Job locations Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Estate Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT 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. Please see job description & person specification Successful applicant will be working within a busy Acute Medical Unit within Prince Charles Hospital Emergency Care Centre. 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. Please see job description & person specification Successful applicant will be working within a busy Acute Medical Unit within Prince Charles Hospital Emergency Care Centre. Person Specification Education Essential Good standard of education Willingness to complete Mandatory Training Desirable NVQ Level 3 All Wales MH Passport Experience Essential Experience in Hospital Setting Good Communication Skills Desirable Dementia Friend IQT Bronze Person Specification Education Essential Good standard of education Willingness to complete Mandatory Training Desirable NVQ Level 3 All Wales MH Passport Experience Essential Experience in Hospital Setting Good Communication Skills Desirable Dementia Friend IQT Bronze 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Estate Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)