Health Care Assistant - INTERNAL TO NHS WALES
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD, ELIGIBLE AGENCY WORKERS, SBU VOCATIONAL TRAINEES OR SBU VOLUNTEERS.
This is an exciting opportunity for two health care support workers to work in the busy main Outpatient 2 Department.
The successful candidate will be working across the two main outpatient departments on the Neath/Port Talbot site, providing nursing support to both medical staff and patients for varied specialities including ENT and Ophthalmology.
The nursing team works closely with the clerical staff to ensure the smooth and professional running of both Outpatient departments.
Main Duties of the Job
The post will require working in both Outpatient departments within the Neath/Port Talbot Hospital. The post holder will be responsible for supervising a clinic area and carrying out point of care testing for INR clinics as an essential part of that team.
The post holder is expected to hold the QCF level 3 qualification or equivalent. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Job Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work alongside registered nurses, fellow HCSWs, and autonomously to provide a high standard of nursing support to medical staff and patients. The role will require the post holder to carry out patient observations, assist medical staff with procedures, and carry out specific patient investigations such as point of care testing and Ophthalmology examinations. The successful candidate will be expected to independently manage clinics.
Person Specification
Experience
* HCSW experience within OPD or wards
Qualifications
* QCF 2 or equivalent
* Evidence of personal development
Knowledge
* Understanding of confidentiality
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.
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