Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for a HCSW to join a team of experienced nurses working on one of our busy Medical wards which specializes in Cardiology and Care of the Elderly conditions.
We are looking for a HCSW with the relevant skills, a caring attitude and individuals who strive to provide high standards of care to all patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant with be responsible for taking care of a group of patients on a day to day basis. This will include helping the patient with daily living activities, including personal care, recording observations and documentation of care given.
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, under the supervision of qualified nurses, caring for patients who are acutely ill with medical conditions. This ward is a busy area that provides an excellent opportunity to develop and gain experience in dealing with patients in a short and medium-term care environment.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
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.
The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.
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
Experience
Desirable
- Previous care responsibilities.
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education including numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable
- Have QCF Level 2 qualifications in Health and Social Care/Clinical Healthcare.
Personal qualities
Essential
- Work well individually and as a team.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Ward 14, Royal Glamorgan Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Aug 2026.
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