Healthcare Support Worker - Brynheulog ward

Job overview

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. As a rural Health Board we have around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of the land mass of Wales. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold.   Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care, not to mention a wide range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.  If working for Powys Teaching Health Board is something that is of interest, we may have an opportunity just for you!

Did you know – Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Resourcing team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [email protected]Advert text straplines

Main duties of the job

Brynheulog ward is the intensive rehabilitation/stroke unit for the north of Powys.

The role of a HCSW on Brynheulog ward is to be a part of the multi-disciplinary team assisting in the delivery of high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times.

Assist in the adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Participate in food monitoring and complete documentation accurately.

Assist in ensuring that the ward area is kept clean and tidy maintaining good infection control principles.

Communicate effectively with patients negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome any barriers to understanding, e.g., blind or deaf patients, those with speech difficulties.

Be expected to attend and participate in ward meetings.

Undertake basic nursing duties, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following a period of training and on completion of core competencies.

Undertake care in accordance with the standards of care set out in the Fundamentals of Care.

Assist in the movement and transfer of patients, using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximize the safety of staff and patients, in accordance with the patient’s individual care plan.

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.