Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatrics
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 25 months (Fixed Term contract until 08/02/2027)
- Hours
- Part time - 15 hours per week (Weekdays, Weekends, Nights)
- Job ref
- 050-ACS680-1024-A
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Glan Clwyd Hospital
- Town
- Bodelwyddan
- Salary
- £24,433 - £26,060 per annum pro rota
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant
Band 3
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.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 25 MONTHS UNTIL 08/02/2027 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant on a fixed contract to join the nursing team on the Children’s Unit.
The Children's Unit consists of 19 inpatient beds including 1 High Dependency bed, 3 Enhanced Care beds.
We also have 6 Assessment unit beds, 6 medical/surgical day case beds and 2 Oncology beds.
Main duties of the job
To undertake assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care to the child, young person and their family in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.
To supervise and care for children and young people admitted to the children’s ward under the joint care of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services team
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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 criteria
- NVQ level 3 in health care which includes specific modules related to nursing care activities outlined within job description eg baseline observation, blood sugar measurement; or equivalent qualification
- Literary skills demonstrated by correct completion of application form and evidence of educational or personal achievements
Desirable criteria
- NNEB or equivalent. Other relevant qualification, evidence of study
- Evidenced further study in relation to children and young people’s mental health
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work in a team.
- Recent experience of nursing in an health care setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of nursing / care provision in other care settings
- Recent experience of working on Children’s ward
- Experience working within CAMHS team
- Experience of working both day and night duty
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to take direction from a team leader . Organisational skills
- Ability to relate to children, staff, parents and visitors
- Competent in a range of nursing activities such as baseline observation measurement
- Ability to inform team leader of issues relating to health and safety, risk, other problems arising
Desirable criteria
- Able to work well in busy acute hospital ward environment
- IT skills. Willingness to achieve competency in a variety of identified nursing care activities in relation to post and personal ability
- Ability to impart knowledge and experience to others as appropriate
- Welsh Speaking
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Aware of own limitations within this extended role
- Understanding of healthcare services and clinical governance
- Awareness of issues relating to children and young people’s mental health
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of and commitment to family centered care and parental participation in care
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura Spurgin
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 844359
- Additional information
Yvette Gibson
Secretary
03000 844359
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