Job summary The Community Nursing Service in the South & East Cardiff Locality delivers highly skilled nursing care to patients in their own homes and in the community setting. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health Care Support worker to join our team. If you are conscientious, enthusiastic and forward thinking we welcome enquiries from you. We provide a comprehensive induction programme and encourage professional development and lifelong learning. - To undertake HCSW duties as required by clinical area reflecting theFundamental Skills, Supportive Skills and some Additional Skills as detailed in the HCSW Skills Framework.- To implement prescribed plans of care under indirect supervision of theregistered practitioner, assessing the effectiveness of the care provided and feedback the results.- To undertake non-nursing duties and clerical duties as required in the clinical area. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity exists for a conscientious, motivated and innovative practitioner to work within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and support the Butetown District Nurse Team. We require enthusiastic and positive practitioners who are pro-active and organised. You should work well as part of a team and take ownership and responsibility for providing a safe and excellent service to patients within your care. We expect our staff to be professional and consistent role models who lead by example, and are committed to learning and improving to develop themselves and others. They must also take the Health Boards beliefs and values into consideration. If you have a natural ability to put others at ease, are patient, calm and reassuring, have the ability to communicate honestly when under pressure and work well as part of a team we would like to receive your application.Must have the ability to travel between bases in a timely manner. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 001-ACS214-0924-A Job locations Cardiff Royal Infirmary Newport Road Cardiff CF24 0SZ 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 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 NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Good standard of written and spoken English essential Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Experience Essential Previous experience in hospital or health care environment Skills Essential Good interpersonal and people skills Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately Know how to / be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances Able to maintain confidentiality Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Good standard of written and spoken English essential Desirable NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) Experience Essential Previous experience in hospital or health care environment Skills Essential Good interpersonal and people skills Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately Know how to / be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances Able to maintain confidentiality 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 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Address Cardiff Royal Infirmary Newport Road Cardiff CF24 0SZ Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)