# Senior Healthcare Assistant

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

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-healthcare-assistant/4439a7c2-c6c1-4493-bd5a-0cd42c3a397c
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-healthcare-assistant/4439a7c2-c6c1-4493-bd5a-0cd42c3a397c.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- **Location:** Deeside Community Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare assistant
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Fixed term: 16 months (End Date - 19.02.2028)
- **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-21T10:40:34.961Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/Deeside/Betsi_Cadwaladr_University_Health_Board/Outpatients_Department/Outpatients_Department-v8383582
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8383582?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 19/02/2028 TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE

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.

A well motivated, conscientious person is sought to work in a busy Outpatients Dept. The post will allow the individual to enhance their existing knowledge in a varied clinical setting.

The successful applicant will support the trained Nurse in various specialities ensuring that safe, quality and compassionate care is delivered.

The Outpatients Dept is constantly evolving with developments and added opportunities. A good communicator and team player is essential. An interest in Health Promotion is desirable.

A willingness to develop and practice new skills.

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

Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within the outpatient setting under supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional.

Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and 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/client’s condition and progress.

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 role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales.

### 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

## Person Specification

### NVQ 3

**Essential**

- NVQ 3 or Equivalent

**Desirable**

- Experience

### Experience

**Essential**

- Healthcare experience

**Desirable**

- Outpatients Experience

## Documents

- [jdps (pdf, 584.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10712661)
- [sdmp (pdf, 664.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10712662)
- [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 103.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10712663)
- [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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