Employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: University Hospital of Llandough - Orthopaedic Pre-assessment Unit
Town: Llandough
Salary: £24,433 - £26,060 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/12/2024 23:59
Band 3
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of 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 also working with our partners to develop regional services.
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites, and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts, and cultural attractions.
Job overview
Healthcare Support Worker - Orthopaedic Pre-assessment Unit
We are offering an opportunity for a motivated individual to work in the busy environment of the Orthopaedic Pre-Assessment Unit, at the University Hospital of Llandough, as a Healthcare Support Worker.
This Unit cares for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery, assessing their health conditions prior to surgery.
Are you dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated to provide the best possible care to patients? If so, apply today!
Main duties of the job
The main roles for this Band 3 post are primarily:
* Taking and recording observations
* Performing ECG and taking pre-surgery swab
* Performing venepuncture
* Chaperoning
* Monitoring stock levels
* Supporting relevant documentation and patient packs delivery
* Responsible for the smooth running of the decontamination area, identifying and reporting any issues to the nurse in charge
* Act as a role model and support for junior HCSWs
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
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge (or working towards)
Desirable requirements for the role:
* Prior experience within an orthopaedic environment
* Knowledge of outpatient work would be useful but training and support will be provided
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.
Detailed job description and main 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, Skills & Experience
* NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge
* Previous HCSW in a hospital setting
* Good standard of written English / Welsh
* Able to perform venepuncture
* Experience within an orthopaedic setting
* Experience within an outpatient setting
* Able to take and record observations appropriately
* Able to perform ECG
Skills & Knowledge
* Able to maintain good stock levels
* Oracle trained
MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:
We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve.
Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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