Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join a team of experienced nurses working on ward 16 of our 28-bedded Trauma and Orthopedic ward. You will be joining a team who are dedicated and professional, providing a holistic care approach to patients with minor to complex health needs. We will provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities.
Main Duties of the Job
1. Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately.
2. Assist with admissions, transfer and discharge of patients.
3. Make unoccupied beds and occupied beds.
4. Assist patients with diet fluids, mobilisation and with hygiene needs.
5. Observe patient's skin and report any concerns.
6. Carrying out baseline observations and reporting to the qualified members of staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Date posted: 05 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,970 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-ACS061-0325
Job locations: Ward 16 - Trauma and Orthopedics, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Pontyclun, CF72 8XR
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
Essential:
* Good general knowledge of education such as numeracy and literacy
Desirable:
* To hold QCF Level 2 qualifications in Health & Social Care/Clinical Health Care
Experience
Desirable:
* Previous care responsibilities
Aptitude
Essential:
* Good communication skills
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.
Employer Details
Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Ward 16 - Trauma and Orthopedics, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Pontyclun, CF72 8XR
Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/
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