The Senior Healthcare Assistant (Level 3) has a greater degree of autonomy than the Healthcare Assistant and undertakes a broader range of health and care in accordance with policy and procedures. The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered practitioner/assistant practitioner.
Main duties of the job
1. Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner. This role will include autonomous and lone working in a community setting.
2. Involve patients in their care, encouraging independence and supporting them to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.
3. Recognise issues relating to Safeguarding vulnerable adults/children and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Practitioner in a timely manner.
4. Communicate effectively with patients and relatives and overcome barriers to effective communication in a manner which is sensitive to patients', carers', and relatives' needs. This includes communicating effectively with patients who may have a degree of sensory impairment, speech and language difficulties, memory and cognitive impairment, learning difficulties, and challenging behaviour.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity; whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave; married or in a civil partnership; or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our 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 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 Knowledge
* Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
* Evidence of maintaining their personal development, demonstrating an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team.
* Evidence of working within a specialist care setting.
* Knowledge of the fundamental aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
* Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions; for example, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to the area of practice.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients.
* Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers, and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
* Ability to speak Welsh.
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.
£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum pro rata.
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