We are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated individual to the role of Band 3 Health Care Support Worker on the Acute Medical Assessment Unit (AMAU).
AMAU is a hub of activity, providing the key to safe effective patient treatment and flow. We manage medical patients and receive all medical emergencies via ambulance within the locality. Our aim is to provide seamless, high-quality care for patients using our service.
We pride ourselves on having a friendly and welcoming team, both Nursing and Medical, where you never feel alone and you get the support that you need.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for motivated and dynamic Band 3 Health Care Support Worker, who is able to work under pressure, to join our dedicated team of staff on the Acute Medical Assessment Unit in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.
The unit is made up of 24 beds and includes 3 resus beds where we are able to directly admit emergency patients from the ambulances.
The successful candidate will have experience working within a relevant Health Care Support Worker role across AMAU and be expected to liaise with key members of the team and service users, as well as engaging in all aspects of patient care. Phlebotomy and Electrocardiography (ECG) competency are essential for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Good level of general education
* Have a good understanding of health and/or social care e.g. Clinical Observations etc
* NVQ 3 in a health related subject or equivalent experience
* Maintain a record of own personal development
* Recognises the need for lifelong learning
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role and scope of practice of the HCSW and understands the principles of safe delegation of care
* Confirmation of successful completion of 120 credits at level 4
Experience
* Recent and/or previous experience of working within a relevant health/ social care environment
* Experience of speciality
* Experience of working as a healthcare support worker
* Skills2Care
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
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