# Healthcare Support Worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- **Town:** Bangor
- **Region:** North Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £26,300 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Job Share - Various Hours)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-15T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10T11:13:09.862Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Chirk/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Community/Community-v8118025
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8118025?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

A vacancy for various hours have become available for a HCSW in Chirk Community Hospital on Ceiriog Ward.  This is a full time post but working hours and shifts can be discussed at interview.

Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidates will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and co-ordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the Hospital.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

### 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.

### 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**

- Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. Flexible approach to the needs of the service

### Values

**Essential**

- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment Demonstrate a commitment to working consistently in line with our Organisational Values, and enabling others within the workforce to do so to as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR Respectful of others Demonstrable caring nature Demonstrates an understanding of the role of a Healthcare Assistant Demonstrates understanding of the importance of quality

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post. Experience of dealing with the public within a health or care environment

**Desirable**

- Previous experience working within the health care sector

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Basic numeracy, verbal and literacy skills Level 2 NVQ/QCF in health and social care or equivalent experience within a health or care environment

**Desirable**

- Completion of all Wales Induction Framework

### Aptitude and Abilities

**Essential**

- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances Able to clearly document written information Understanding of Data protection and confidentially

**Desirable**

- Ability to speak Welsh, Good interpersonal skills

## Documents

- [jdps english (pdf, 472.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10413907)
- [sdmp cymraeg (pdf, 544.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10413908)
- [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 102.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10413909)
- [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818)
- [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838)
- [nhs north wales - the right choice (pdf, 3.6mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2075)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632)

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