Job Summary
This is a fixed term post for 18 months due to study leave.
If internal to NHS Wales, please contact your line manager before applying for this secondment position.
This is an opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker with a keen interest in wound care to join the Swansea Bay Wound Care Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our dynamic team, with an interest in innovative working within the field of wound care.
This is a 7 day service providing wound care across the Swansea Bay footprint. The service undertakes diagnostic assessments and works closely with other community services to ensure optimal treatments and outcomes for patients. We aim to provide gold standard wound care through professional development and evidence-based practice.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant (Level 2) will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person-centred care.
The individual will work alongside a Registered Nurse to undertake assessments and dressing changes, contributing to the smooth and timely running of the Wound Clinic, in line with infection control procedures.
Travelling between clinics is expected as part of this role, so therefore the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential.
The Community Wound Care Service is a fast-paced clinic setting, where high-quality patient care is our priority.
We are a welcoming, friendly team who strive to always improve and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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 we want 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.
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 that our 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.
Date posted
19 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
130-ACS024-0225
Job locations
Swansea/NPT
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.
Responsibilities
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
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
* Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formerly NVQ Level 2) in Health or 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.
Desirable
* Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formerly NVQ Level 2) in Health.
Essential Experience
* Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Swansea/NPT
SA12 7BJ
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ #J-18808-Ljbffr