Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to work with the District Nursing Team covering Aberystwyth area.
The successful applicant will possess good communication skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop in the HCSW role. The applicant should be willing to work flexibly within the team, under the supervision of the qualified nurses.
Main Duties of the Job
In return, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to join a dynamic community team with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through training, support and supervision.
As a senior Health Care Support Worker, you will be responsible for the delivery of high standard, cost-effective nursing care, under the supervision of the Team Leader or delegated representative.
You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised, and effective standards of care by following care plans and treatment interventions as directed by the Team Leader.
Although you will act at all times as directed by the nurse in charge of the caseload, you should be competent to work without direct supervision, within a framework that has been agreed by the Team Leader.
You will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members. You will act as a role model for Student Nurses.
The ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where there is limited or no public transport.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Date Posted: 14 April 2025
Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number: 100-ACS046-0425
Job Locations: Padarn Surgery, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DU
Job Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or working towards with equivalent level of experience
* Good literacy and numerical skills
Experience
* Experience of working in a Health or Social Care environment
Desirable
* Experience of speciality
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Padarn Surgery, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DU
Employer's Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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