Job overview

If applying for the fixed term post, please ensure you have your line managers permission before doing so.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant (Level 3) has a greater degree of autonomy and undertakes a broader range of health and care in accordance with policy and procedures. The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered practitioner/assistant practitioner.

The post holder contributes to assessment and assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans. They will supervise other staff and promote the delivery of high quality care.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to work within the District Nursing service. We have various hours available across Swansea + Neath Port Talbot.

The post requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work flexibly  and team working to provide quality care to patients with complex health care needs within their homes.

The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern of morning and evening shifts to meet the varying needs of the service. You will need to provide a range of skills including delivering care to patients with complex health needs within their homes, supporting patients and their families. Desirable skills include the ability to perform venepuncture, simple wound care and catheter care.

The post requires a close working relationship with the Community Nursing Service to ensure that individuals needs are met as quickly as possible to enable them to remain at home with the appropriate level of care and support required.

This role involves working within the community, delivering high quality care to a vast range of patients within their own home setting. There would be an expected allocation of work to be complete each shift, this includes visiting patients as a lone worker.  The post will also involve transporting equipment such as medical stock and equipment to patients and to health board sites. Therefore, the ability to travel independently between sites in a timely manner is essential.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.