Job summary This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover a secondment. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, motivated team on a fixed-term contract. Ward 15 is an 18 bedded care of the elderly ward caring for Dementia and Delirium patients. The successful candidate would be involved in motivating patients to achieve some adjusted level of independence and create stimulation to patients whilst they are in hospital. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the registered nurse and will be expected to undertake fundamental aspects of patient care. The role includes housekeeping duties, providing personal care to patients and ensuring the patients daily activities of living needs are met and to the highest of standards. The individual will be required to have good communication skills to be able to relate to patients, members of patients families and the multidisciplinary team that work within the clinical area. 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 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 110-ACS092-0325 Job locations Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1QG Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to have a kind caring and compassionate nature, demonstrating empathy to patients and relatives with good communication skills. The candidate will be responsible to Ward Manager, Ward sister and the qualified nurse in charge of the shift. All staff are expected to act professional at at all times, and have a flexible approach when it comes to the day and night shift patterns that they are expected to work. 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. Prospective candidates can gain further information or arrange a informal visit by contacting; Ward Manager Sara Ralston 01656 752750 Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to have a kind caring and compassionate nature, demonstrating empathy to patients and relatives with good communication skills. The candidate will be responsible to Ward Manager, Ward sister and the qualified nurse in charge of the shift. All staff are expected to act professional at at all times, and have a flexible approach when it comes to the day and night shift patterns that they are expected to work. 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. Prospective candidates can gain further information or arrange a informal visit by contacting; Ward Manager Sara Ralston 01656 752750 Person Specification Experience Desirable Dementia care Hospital experience Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including numeracy and literacy skills Desirable NVQ IN CARE Aptitude / Skills Essential Able to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm manner Person Specification Experience Desirable Dementia care Hospital experience Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education including numeracy and literacy skills Desirable NVQ IN CARE Aptitude / Skills Essential Able to demonstrate a positive and caring attitude to all patients, relatives and members of staff in a calm manner 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 Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1QG Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)