Job summary
- Main area
- Mental Heath
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shifts)
- Job ref
- 070-ACS094-1124-A
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Llandrindod Wells
- Salary
- £23,970 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Support Worker - Clywedog Ward
Band 2
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
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
The post holder will work as part of a team of ward-based nursing staff and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of the patient and will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
Work within core competency framework and expected to deliver a range of basic nursing duties to patients linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice.
Required to carry out a range of assigned tasks, participating in the delivery of basic nursing duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a ward-based team assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.
Assist in the adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Participate in food monitoring and complete documentation accurately.
Assist in ensuring that the ward area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with Health Board Policies.
Communicate daily with patients and relatives, ward staff and ward visitors, ensuring a polite, respectful, and courteous manner.
Communicate effectively with patients, negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome any barriers to understanding, e.g., blind or deaf patients, those with speech difficulties.
Use effective communication skills within the ward/department and with all members of the team, patients, relatives, and personnel from other departments.
Be expected to attend and participate in ward meetings.
Undertake basic nursing duties, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following a period of training and on completion of core competencies.
Undertake care in accordance with the standards of care set out in the Fundamentals of Care.
Assist in the movement and transfer of patients, using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximize the safety of staff and patients, in accordance with the patient’s individual care plan.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Enable patients to meet their personal and oral hygiene needs according to their individual preferences and clinical need, ensuring patient’s comfort, dignity, and privacy at all times. Recognise and report any change in the patient’s condition to a trained member of staff.
Enable patients to safely access and use toilet facilities. Participates in the collection of specimens, and disposes of body waste, as per Health Board procedures and guidelines.
Understand and practice a range of routine procedures, which require a basic level of knowledge, e.g., recording, and documenting patient’s observations, sample collection, aseptic technique and the principles of infection control, urinary catheter care.
Assist others in the care of patients with terminal illness, confusion, dementia, and those requiring 1:1 nursing supervision, maintaining dignity and respect at all times, minimizing the negative effects of disruptive or abusive behaviour.
Be alert to recognise any change in patients’ observations or condition, and escalate appropriately to a trained member of staff.
Be aware of the principles for pressure sore prevention and the need to report any changes in a patients’ skin condition. Be able to correctly use pressure-relieving equipment to prevent and minimize the adverse effects of pressure.
Assist in the reception and care of patients and relatives, ensure that patient’s property and valuables are dealt with as per Health Board policy and maintaining confidentiality of information.
Identify equipment not in good working order, reporting any faults to the Ward Manager/Senior Nurse and the Estates Department.
Adhere to Health Board policies and guidelines at all times and Health Care Support Workers Code of Conduct.
Maintain, store, and retrieve accurate records using manual and computerized systems, as appropriate to the ward area.
Participate in any audit as required in relation to ward activities as directed by a Registered Nurse.
Be able to demonstrate own duties to new or less experienced members of the team.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- No formal qualification required
- On the job training will be provided
- Good level of general education
- Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of the role
Desirable criteria
- Possess or working towards NVQ Level II Award
- GCSEs or similar qualifications
- Previous hospital experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in working in a caring setting
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate with a range of people in both a verbal and written capacity
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
- Demonstrate core caring Values
- Have a caring, kind and sympathetic attitude in line with PTHB Values
- Ability to work well as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise competing demands on time
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexible approach to meet service needs
- Ability to adapt to different situations
- Amenable to change as required
- Ability to assist with the safe handling of patients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Joanne Williams
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01597828705
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