Health Care Support Worker

Job summaryAn opportunity for Health care support workers has arisen within Princess of Wales Hospital, Ward 9. Ward 9 is a colorectal, ENT emergency surgery ward, however we also look after patients from other specialities. We are looking for reliable motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team.The individuals will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times. Main duties of the jobSuccessful candidate will be caring for patients with a variety of surgical conditions, patients come to us pre and post operatively. You will be responsible for providing care for patients who require assistance with all activities of daily living including washing, dressing mobilising, feeding and pressure area care.Successful candidate will also be expected to complete documentation to an acceptable standard and assist in keeping ward area clean and clutter free.The applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About usCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.We live by our core values:We listen, learn and improveWe treat everyone with respectWe all work together as one teamWe are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.Job description Job responsibilitiesYou 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 TracJob description Job responsibilitiesYou 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 TracPerson Specification Experience Essential Care experience Experience of dealing with members of the public Desirable NVQ level2 in care Skills Essential Good communication skills Desirable Flexible approach to work personal attributes Essential Professional manner Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Experience Essential Care experience Experience of dealing with members of the public Desirable NVQ level2 in care Skills Essential Good communication skills Desirable Flexible approach to work personal attributes Essential Professional manner Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .Employer details Employer nameCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board AddressWard 9, Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road BridgendCF31 1RQ Employer's website