Location
Bangor, Wales
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata
Profession
Nursing assistant
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
25 Oct 2026
Contract Type
13 months (Fixed term contract up to 31/12/2027)
Posted Date
21 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

3 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

  • Experience

    Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

  • Qualification

    Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable

3 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills

    Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

  • Experience

    Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

  • Qualification

    Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Job overview

An exiting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated health care assistant to join our team on the Children's ward for a fixed-term period up to 31/12/2027.

We provide care for children from 0-18years admitted for acute illnesses or planned or elective procedures under a variety of specialities. We offer a range of development opportunities and are very supportive or role progression.

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

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver care to children and young people with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional.

Undertake personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support an supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.

Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/clients condition and progress.

Promotes and maintains a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people and their families.

Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.

Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.

Delivers the role in accordance with the Health Board Values and the Code of Conduct for HCSW in Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You can find further information held within the attached documents or you can contact the ward manager.

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 Nursing Support Worker with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Nursing assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 13 months (Fixed term contract up to 31/12/2027). The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.

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