Job summary We are looking to recruit an experienced Health Care Support Worker to join our dynamic and friendly team at the Haematology Day Unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The Haematology Day Unit provides specialist care and treatments to a wide range of patients with malignant and non-malignant haematological conditions. You will need to be a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who can work independently and as part of a team. You will be working closely with the multi disciplinary team and will need to have excellent communication skills to be able to support patients going through difficult diagnoses and treatments. Experience in clinical work is essential. You must be able to plan, prioritise and re-prioritise workload. You will need to be a kind and caring individual committed to providing a high standard of care to our patients. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job Providing support to nursing and medical staff providing support for patients and their relatives/carers dealing with enquires assist with phlebotomy and venesection record patient observations assist with clinical procedures including bone marrow aspiration assist in stock taking and stores ensuring maintenance and cleanliness of equipment chaperoning patients accurate labelling of forms/specimens About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 23 January 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 110-ACS021-0125 Job locations Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Job description Job responsibilities Provide support for nursing and medical staff. Assist nursing staff to ensure a safe clinical environment prepare for and assist medical staff in undertaking non-invasive exminations and invasive procedures 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 Provide support for nursing and medical staff. Assist nursing staff to ensure a safe clinical environment prepare for and assist medical staff in undertaking non-invasive exminations and invasive procedures 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 Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Skills, experience and training Phlebotomy and cannulation training/qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital setting Desirable Experience working with haematology/oncology patients Knowledge Essential Knowledge and ability to manage/understand patient flow Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Skills, experience and training Phlebotomy and cannulation training/qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a hospital setting Desirable Experience working with haematology/oncology patients Knowledge Essential Knowledge and ability to manage/understand patient flow Skills Essential Ability to communicate effectively 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Prince Charles Hospital Gurnos Road Merthyr Tydfil CF47 9DT Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)