Healthcare Support Worker Urology Diagnostic & Treatment Centre
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
We are offering an opportunity for a motivated individual to work in the busy environment of the Urology Diagnostics and Treatment Centre, at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff. This Unit is open from Monday to Friday and so would appeal to someone who would prefer not to work nights or weekends.
This large department cares for patients with all types of urological conditions in an out-patient setting. Additionally, several invasive treatments are provided within the department. We provide a lot of support for our patients who are sometimes frequent attenders due to their urological conditions.
The post holder would be required to assist the qualified nurses with procedures and clinics as well as work with the medical team in order to provide an excellent service for our patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
Essential requirements of this role are:
* Previous Healthcare Experience (carer / HCSW)
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* The ability to work well as part of a team
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Commitment to professional development must be demonstrated
Desirable requirements for the role (but not essential) are:
* Prior experience within a Urology Department of a hospital.
* Knowledge of outpatient work would be useful but training and support will be provided.
* Trained on decontamination procedures
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 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation, we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts, and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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
* Good level of education, including GCSE Maths and English, Grade A-C or equivalent
Experience
* Experience in a health care setting
* Commitment to professional development must be demonstrated
* Experience of working in a Urology Department
* Experience of working with decontamination machines
* Experience of working in an Outpatients Department
Skills
* Good standard of written and spoken English
* Ability to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
* Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
* Knowledge of UHB values and behaviours
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.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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