Job summary Central to this journey will be the contribution of our Health Care Assistants and yours will be a key role in the organisation, complementing the expertise of other experienced nurses and will be part of a fast paced Mental Health & Learning Disability Division. With an integrated approach to health care you'll have the opportunity to work across different sites and you'll develop innovative and effective approaches to patient care and service delivery across a large geographical area. Main duties of the job To provide day to day care for patients under supervision of a registered nurse which adheres to best practice, standards and guidelines, and contributes towards the patients care and treatment. With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and patients. You should have the vision and ability to help move the service forward, while getting the best out of your colleagues and team, and will never compromise on quality, treating others with respect and dignity. We believe in accountability, but we also believe in shared responsibility - so you'll have plenty of peer support too. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-ACS727-1124 Job locations Dinas Female Ward, Ablett Unit, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Sarn Lane Bodelwyddan LL18 5UJ 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/Skills/Experience Essential To be willing to undertake an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mental health care provision, or to be working towards level 3 to be achieved within 18 months of appointment. Having relevant experience in providing care to patients with mental health needs. Previous experience within the mental health care setting. Ability to work under supervision Ability to communicate and receive information. Ability to maintain records To participate in clinical supervision. Ability and fitness to undertake physical intervention training. Ability to work on a shift rotation of days and nights over a 7 day period. Evidence of effective team working. To display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the Unit. Desirable Welsh speaker Knowledge of the principles of recovery for individuals with mental health problems. IT Skills. NVQ Level 2 in health and social care. Qualification/Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Qualifications/Skills/Experience Essential To be willing to undertake an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mental health care provision, or to be working towards level 3 to be achieved within 18 months of appointment. Having relevant experience in providing care to patients with mental health needs. Previous experience within the mental health care setting. Ability to work under supervision Ability to communicate and receive information. Ability to maintain records To participate in clinical supervision. Ability and fitness to undertake physical intervention training. Ability to work on a shift rotation of days and nights over a 7 day period. Evidence of effective team working. To display flexibility to adapt to organisational changes as well as changes within the Unit. Desirable Welsh speaker Knowledge of the principles of recovery for individuals with mental health problems. IT Skills. NVQ Level 2 in health and social care. Qualification/Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Dinas Female Ward, Ablett Unit, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Sarn Lane Bodelwyddan LL18 5UJ Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)