Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Team player and the ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.
- Skills
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances
- Experience
Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public
- Qualifications
Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience
Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Qualifications
Completion of all Wales Induction Framework
Job overview
Pantomine ward (27 BEDS) specialises in Gastro providing care for both medical and surgical patients with a variety of conditions, which can lead to a range of learning opportunities.
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 fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient’s management.
There are many training opportunities to help with career progression and staff are encouraged to become link nurses to help with self and whole ward development.
For further information please contact Ward Manager Claire Gordon on 03000 847950 Ward visits are welcome.
Main duties of the job
The role involves assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, recording observations and completing bedside documentation. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment.
In each shift, HCSW are allocated to provide care for a group of patients. Duties include but are not inclusive to providing personal care; assisting with serving meals and drinks throughout the day; recording observations and accompanying patients for investigations.
Your development needs will be met through personal development reviews. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment.
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 Healthcare Support Worker - Pantomime Ward with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wrexham, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26300.00. The contract type is Permanent: Various Hours Available. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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