Job requirements
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Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Values
Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
- Values
Demonstrate a commitment to working consistently in line with our Organisational Values, and enabling others within the workforce to do so to as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR
- Values
Respectful of others
- Values
Demonstrable caring nature
- Experience
Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Experience
Experience of dealing with the public
- Qualifications
Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Qualifications
Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous clinical experience
- Qualifications
Completion of all Wales Induction Framework
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to speak Welsh
Job overview
Surgical (East)
An opportunity has arisen for a post Band 2 Health Care Support Worker, within the Main Outpatients Department.
The successful candidate will work in Main Outpatients Department, which involves working in a Main clinic area, assisting Registered Nurses / Medical team with Adult patients. Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses and undertake patient care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient’s management.
Following an agreed level of training, the successful candidate will be required to work during Monday to Friday (Hours to be negotiated).
Main duties of the job
Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times.
Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients.
Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance.
To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which he/she has the relevant training and assessment.
Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy – assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.
Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley area, welcoming patient, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Health Care Assistant with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wrexham, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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