Health Care Support Worker

at  Swansea Bay University Health Board

Gorseinon hospital is a 30 bedded community hospital, which is situated in a village surrounded by beautiful garden and fields, our hospital supports the residents of Swansea, and our patients mainly come from Morriston Hospital following an acute admission.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated HCSW with an interest in elderly care to join our team on West Ward Gorseinon Hospital. We specialise in elderly rehabilitation and enabling our patients is key to facilitate our ‘home first’ ethos. We have a committed team of Doctors, Nurse’s Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Pharmacy staff who work in collaboration for the best outcomes for our patients.
We are looking for a person with a caring attitude who will support our patients’ independence where possible and encourage a ‘can do’ approach to patient care. Reliability and flexibility with good communication skills is key. Organisational and interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt to change is vital for this role.
The successful applicant will be provided with an allocated buddy and will have an agreed period of induction on a supernumerary basis which will be based on previous experience.
If you are interested please contact: Rachel Floyd Unit Manager on 01792 704180 or email rachel.floyd@wales.nhs.uk to arrange an informal visit to discuss the post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.

Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, This will include:

• Performing patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis.

Reports observations and any perceived changes noted in the patient’s condition to the nurse in charge without delay .
Support the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the delivery of the fundamentals of care according to the needs of the patient. This will include providing feedback on progress against the plans.
Recognises and effectively responds to emergency situations escalating support from the Registered Practitioner in a timely and appropriate manner.
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

• Performing patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis