Location
Bangor, Wales
Salary
£26,300 per annum pro rata
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
27 Jul 2026
Contract Type
10 months (Fixed term contract until 31.03.2027 due to funding)
Posted Date
20 Jul 2026
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Job overview

This post is fixed term / secondment until 31.03.2027 due to funding.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Discharge Unit is seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Health Care Assistant to join their team.

The successful candidate will work as part of a hard working team who focus on supporting the safe, timely and effective discharges from hospital care to home, rehab services or community-based care.

We aim to ensure a positive experience for all patients and families who access our service and hope to improve patient flow and reduce unnecessary hospital stays.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Health Care Support Worker in the Discharge Unit is to provide support with care needs in  both the short and long stay areas.

The aim is to provide safe, compassionate and person-centred care that supports patients in becoming ready for discharge and transitioning safely home or another care setting.

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.

Person specification

Other

Essential

  • Team player and the ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to maintain clear accurate records and effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable

  • Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public

Desirable

  • Clear understanding of clinical governance framework

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good general education - Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2/to obtain or equivalent within 6 months whilst in post

Desirable

  • Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services.

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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. 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 10 months (Fixed term contract until 31.03.2027 due to funding). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.

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