Health Care Support Worker

at  Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

An exciting opportunity has become available within GUH Discharge Lounge for a Health Care Support Worker.
We are a friendly team and welcome applications from Health Care Support Worker’s who possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal and who are committed to providing high standards of care for patients, their families and carers within a hospital setting. Ideally the candidate will have excellent computer skills and be enthusiastic about change management and supportive towards their colleagues.
There are lots of opportunities to further develop and you will be supported with training and education. Ideally the candidate will have an NVQ level 2 health and social care or equivalent.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
The post holder will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an Discharge Lounge, focusing on the direct needs of service users undergoing healthcare treatments.
The post holder is expected to work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. They will have completed a learning package at QCF /CQFW level 2 or will be expected to complete an accredited learning package at level 2. The Support worker can also provide relevant evidence of competence/skills and knowledge which will be evidenced via KSF. They are expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales under the direction, and close supervision of and reporting to a registered nurse. All delegated activities will be in line with the NLIAH (2010) All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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