Health Care Assistant

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

This an exciting opportunity for a health care support workers to work in the busy main Outpatient 2 Department.
The successful candidate will be working across the two main outpatient departments on the Neath/Port Talbot site.
The two Outpatient departments provide nursing support to both medical s taff and patients for varied specialities .
The nursing team working closely with the clerical staff to ensure the smooth and professional running of both Outpatient departments.
The post will require working in both Outpatient departments within the Neath/Port Talbot Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for supervising a clinic area, carrying out point of care testing for clinics as an essential part of that team.
The post holder will be expected to hold the QCF level 2 qualification or equivalent.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The successful candidate will work both alongside registered nurses, fellow HCSW’s and autonomously to provide a high standard of nursing support to medical staff and patients.
The role will require the post holder to carry out patient observations, assist medical staff with procedures and to carry out specific patient investigations such as point of care testing .
The successful candidate will be expected to independently manage clinics.
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

Please refer the Job description for details