Job summary This is a fixed term post for 18 months due to study leave. If internal to NHS Wales, please contact your line manager before applying for this secondment position. This is an opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker with a keen interest in wound care to join the Swansea Bay Wound Care Service. We are looking for an enthusiastic personto join our dynamic team, with an interest in innovative working within the field of wound care. This is a 7 day service providing wound care across the Swansea Bay footprint. The service undertakes diagnostic assessments, and works closely with other community services to ensure optimal treatments and outcomes for patients. We aim to provide gold standard wound care through professional development and evidences based practice. Main duties of the job The Healthcare Assistant (Level 2) will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person centred care. The individual will work along side a Registered Nurse to undertake assessments and dressing changes, contributing to the smooth and timely running of the Wound Clinic, in line with infection control procedures. Travelling between clinics is expected as part of this role so therefore the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential. The Community Wound Care Service is a fast paced clinic setting, where high quality patient care is our priority. We are a welcoming, friendly team who strive to always improve and ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. 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 Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health or Has the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience acquired through induction and on the job training and willing to complete QCF qualification within agreed timeframe Evidence of maintaining to undertake further learning specific to the role & personal development. Demonstrate an understanding of the scope of the role within a team Desirable Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health Essential Experience Essential Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment Person Specification Essential Qualifications & Knowledge Essential Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health or Has the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience acquired through induction and on the job training and willing to complete QCF qualification within agreed timeframe Evidence of maintaining to undertake further learning specific to the role & personal development. Demonstrate an understanding of the scope of the role within a team Desirable Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health Essential Experience Essential Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment 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. 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.. 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Swansea/NPT Swansea/NPT SA12 7BJ Employer's website