Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Senior Health Care Assistant within the new Health Protection Service (HPS)
The newly created HPS will work in partnership, to respond to health protection measures and threats as required. It is envisaged that the HPS will evolve over the year and the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within North Wales.
The Health Protection Team will work alongside the other agencies such as Public Health Wales to protect and improve health and well being and reduce health inequalities for the people of North Wales.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic band 4 to join our new team. The role will require the post holder to be an effective communicator and practice in accordance with the standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and essential competencies. Are you proactive? Do you enjoy working in an exciting developing environment? Do you have a passion to deliver excellent services? Do you want to help develop this new service now and into the future? If you are, come and join us in this new Health Protection Service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Health Protection Service, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within north Wales.
The post holder will work under the direction and support of a Registered Nurse by following the Health Board's protocols, policies, procedures, pathways, clinical governance requirements and care plans.
The role will also require the post holder to:
Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, multidisciplinary team and the wider health and social care community.
Practice in accordance with Health Board standards, statutory requirements, operate within the boundaries of the role, and assessed competencies.
Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service.
Work proactively as a member of the multi-disciplinary and multi professional healthcare team, in support of registered practitioners.
Manage a small defined caseload of patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Work within current national and local guidelines for Infectious Disease in relation to correct Personal Protective Equipment is used at all times, ensuring correct donning and doffing advise is adhered to at all times.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in identifying health needs of patients within scope of competence, encompassing planning, organising and delivering clinical care as agreed with the Supervising Practitioner/Registered Nurse, in line with clinical governance and within agreed professional standards and guidelines
Perform duties and activities within the framework of a plan of care, as set and reviewed by a Registered Nurse at regular intervals.
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
1. Foundation diploma/ degree in Healthcare Practice (Level 4) or equivalent Five GCSEs at grades A - C or equivalent level of qualification, NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care related subject Be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy to key skills Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths)
2. Maintain a record of own personal development.
3. Able to relate theory to practice
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within nursing/therapies
Desirable
5. Relevant experience in Health Protection
6. Awareness of clinical governance
Experience
Essential
7. Previous Health Care Support Worker experience at a Band 3
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
8. Evidence of good organisational skills
9. Excellent interpersonal skills.
10. Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
11. Effective problem solver
12. Evidence of IT skills e-mail, MS Word, Excel and Office Demonstrate good verbal communication and written skills.
13. Able to be flexible within the team and working environment
14. Competencies in venepuncture
Desirable
15. Medicine Administration
16. Experience of supporting the development of others
Other
Essential
17. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Able to work hours flexibly.