Job overview
SURGICAL DEPARTMENT
BAND 2 HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT – Surgical Ward
Post – Full Time
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Directorate at Ysbyty Gwynedd for a number of permanent Band 2 Healthcare Assistant.
Main duties of the job
Experience in an Acute Hospital setting would be an advantage, but training will be given.
The position involves working within the Surgical Unit; this supports both emergency and elective patients’ on the surgical pathway.
The successful candidates will be required to work on an internal rotation contract within the ward environment.
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 on the ward and undertake patient care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient’s management.
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
Person specification
Values
Essential
- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
- 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
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Completion of all Wales Induction Framework
Experience
Essential
- Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post.
- Experience of dealing with the public
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience
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This advert is for Health Care Assistant with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Ysbyty Gwynedd - Tegid Ward. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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