Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced 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/practitioners 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 plans. The post holder will also be required to offer assistance in the 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
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 And/or Knowledge
Essential criteria:
* QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience or NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience.
Experience
Essential criteria:
* 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 criteria:
* Experience of working with children and young people in the acute care setting.
Skills
Essential criteria:
* Evidence of being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique.
* ANNT.
* Basic observations.
Desirable criteria:
* Blood sugar monitoring.
* Venepuncture.
* Routine ECG recording.
* Urine testing.
* Welsh speaker.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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