Job summary An exciting opportunity has become available for an experience health care assistant to join our team on the Children's Ward. Our ward provides high quality care to children, young people and their families. We provide both acute care and elective care for children and young people through a variety of specialities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The post holder will work as part of the nursing team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct need of the child, young person and their families The post holder will assist registered nurses/practitioner in the provision of delegated care of patients. The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the health care environment. The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them with future care plan. The post holder will also be required to offer assistance in induction of junior healthcare workers and apprenticeships The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed 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 26 February 2025 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 050-ACS125-0225 Job locations Ysbyty Gwynedd Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW 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 QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience or NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience Experience Essential Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner. Vast Experience of working with children and young people Desirable Experience of working with children and young people in the acute care setting Skills Essential Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique ANNT Basic observations Desirable Blood sugar monitoring Venepuncture Routine ECG recording Urine testing Welsh speaker Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience or NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience Experience Essential Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner. Vast Experience of working with children and young people Desirable Experience of working with children and young people in the acute care setting Skills Essential Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique ANNT Basic observations Desirable Blood sugar monitoring Venepuncture Routine ECG recording Urine testing Welsh speaker 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 Ysbyty Gwynedd Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)