Outpatients Health Care Support Worker

at  Powys Teaching Health Board

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Powys Teaching Health Board Planned Care Outpatient Team.
The post holder will work as a member of the Nursing Team under the direction and supervision of the Senior Sister to ensure a high standard of nursing care and safety for all patients or service users within the Out-Patients department.
The post holder will contribute to the assessment of care needs, the
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and
contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service
development and flexible working to meet the needs of the patients and
service.
This will include specialist skills in ENT, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology,
Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Podiatry, Rheumatology and Urology patient
assessment. You will work in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency arena
alongside other members of the primary and community teams. There is also a requirement to supervise junior staff and regularly work without direct supervision of a qualified nurse.
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.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Please refer the Job description for details