Job requirements
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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 maintain clear accurate records and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience
Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public
- Qualifications
Good general education - Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2/to obtain or equivalent within 6 months whilst in post
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Ability to speak Welsh
- Skills
Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.
- Experience
Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
- Qualifications
Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services.
Job overview
An opportunity has arisen permanent full or part time Band 2 Health Care Support workers within the Medical Directorate at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. Morris ward is a 27 bedded acute medical ward which specialises in dementia care. We aim to provide holistic care for all patients and heavily involve relatives and carers throughout their hospital journey.
We are looking for a hardworking compassionate team player to join our friendly ward.
Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients/relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment, 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.
Following an agreed level of training, NVQ level 2 & 3 in care, the successful candidate will be required to work internal rotation on the ward. You will have an induction programme arranged for their orientation into the Medical team.
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, HCA 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 Morris Ward Health Care Support Worker with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wrexham, Wales. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26300.00. The contract type is Permanent: Various Hours Available. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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