Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience working on ward
- Qualifications
NVQ - Level 3
- Qualifications
Literacy & Numeracy
- Knowledge & Skills
Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
- Knowledge & Skills
Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge & Skills
Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the health care assistant
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to communicate effectively via face to face, telephone or group discussion
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience working in healthcare environment
- Qualifications
Additional Relevant Qualifications
Job overview
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 18 MONTHS until 19.02.2028
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.
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join Branwen Ward, an 18 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation ward based in Deeside Community Hospital. Deeside Community Hospital is a great place to work and feel part of a close community hospital team. The team enjoy a close working relationship and support from the hospital league of friends A range of outpatient’s services also take place within the hospital site.
Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and coordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the ward.
Main duties of the job
To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver based care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient their family and carers.
Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under the supervision of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.
Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing.
Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.
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 with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Deeside, Wales. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26813.00 to £27890.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 18 months (End date - 19.02.2028). The application deadline is 28 Sep 2026.
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