An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker to join the team at Amman Valley Hospital.
This is a 28 bedded unit focusing on rehabilitation of the elderly. The service is both GP and consultant led. Admissions are accepted from the community and both general hospitals within Carmarthenshire.
The team works alongside community, primary care, and the acute sites to develop an integrated rehabilitation approach to promoting patient independence and best outcomes for discharge.
Main duties of the job
The candidate should be able to demonstrate some experience working with the elderly and understand the principles of rehabilitation nursing.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 11/03/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism, thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who can communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Level 2 in care or the ability to undertake a period of induction and on-the-job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures.
* Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales.
* Level 2 vocational qualification in a relevant health care-related subject.
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team.
* Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity.
Language Skills
* Welsh speaker (Level 1).
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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