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Job summary

Main area
Surgical
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-ACS223-0425
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Town
Bangor
Salary
£23,970 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Health Care Assistant

Band 2

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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.

Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

 This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed

 

Job overview

An opportunity has become available to join our busy elective surgery unit - DOSA as a Health Care Assistant.  The ward specialises in elective surgery covering a variety of different specialities. 
 
We are looking for an enthusiastic HCA to come to and join our dynamic team. Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to work alongside experienced Orthopaedic staff and the multi disciplinary team. 
 
Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. 
 
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
 

Main duties of the job

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. 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role involves assisting trained staff in delivering care to patients at their most vulnerable times, ensuring dignity and respect is maintained throughout. Staff will be supported to complete mandatory training and opportunities will be given to develop skills in venepuncture, cannulation and taking of ECG's.

Taking patients to theatre and ensuring they are care for pre and post operatively. 

Your development needs will be met through personal development reviews. 

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to work well under pressure.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience / qualifications
Desirable criteria
  • Experience / qualifications

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ level 2 (2)
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ level 3

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Elin Hughes
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 841383
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