Job summary Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. As a rural Health Board we have around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of the land mass of Wales. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care, not to mention a wide range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. If working for Powys Teaching Health Board is something that is of interest, we may have an opportunity just for you Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Resourcing team on 01874 712580 or e-mailPowysresourcingwales.nhs.uk Main duties of the job 'We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, forward thinking and patient-centred Healthcare support workers to join our team on Brynheulog ward at Newtown Hospital. Brynheulog ward is the stroke /intensive rehabilitation unit for North Powys, so our approach is multi-disciplinary led care. We are looking for individuals who are able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team, are caring and kind and who wish to develop their knowledge and skills within stroke rehabilitation. We need individuals who are sympathetic, with excellent communications skills, an active interest in learning and an attitude that ensures the highest standard of care for our patients. The role entails shift work, so the ability to work a range of hours is needed, to include nights, weekends and bank holidays. For more information, please contact Ward Manager Julie Powell 01686617214 The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you. Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquirieswales.nhs.uk Step into Health connects employers in the NHS to people from the Armed Forces community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 070-ACS022-0425 Job locations Newtown Hospital Llanfair Rd Newtown SY16 2DW 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 and/or knowledge Essential Can demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the healthcare setting equivalent to NVQ/QCF level 2 NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health Care or equivalent Desirable ECDL Aptitude and abilities Essential Clear communication skills both oral and written Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations Can verbalise a caring attitude Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation Participation in meetings Participation within the team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation fundamentals of care Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations: o Temperature o Pulse o Respiration o Blood pressure o Blood glucose monitoring o Fluid input/output monitoring o Bowel motions o Dietary intake Able to take patient samples: o Urine o Faeces o Blood o MRSA swabs Desirable Ability to speak welsh Other Essential Ability to undertake work during unsocial hours Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Person Specification Qualifications and/or knowledge Essential Can demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the healthcare setting equivalent to NVQ/QCF level 2 NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health Care or equivalent Desirable ECDL Aptitude and abilities Essential Clear communication skills both oral and written Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations Can verbalise a caring attitude Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation Participation in meetings Participation within the team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation fundamentals of care Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations: o Temperature o Pulse o Respiration o Blood pressure o Blood glucose monitoring o Fluid input/output monitoring o Bowel motions o Dietary intake Able to take patient samples: o Urine o Faeces o Blood o MRSA swabs Desirable Ability to speak welsh Other Essential Ability to undertake work during unsocial hours Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues Ability to travel between sites in a timely 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 Powys Teaching Health Board Address Newtown Hospital Llanfair Rd Newtown SY16 2DW Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)