Health Care Support Worker

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.ukIf you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment processJob OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker with a flexible approach, to join our friendly nursing team working within gynaecology and surgery.The post is based on Ward A3, The Grange University Hospital which is a 22 bedded ward. Also within the ward is the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment unit and the Early Pregnancy assessment Unit.The successful applicant needs to have a interest in women's health and prior experience would be desirable but not essential as training and support will be offered. This opportunity will help you to develop your skills and experience whilst making a difference to patient care.Applicants will be supported in an informal visit to the area if they wish and opportunities to ask questions.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an inpatient ward/ department, focusing on the direct needs of patients undergoing healthcare treatments.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.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Working for our organisationAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.QualificationsEssential criteriaNVQ/OCF Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent.Desirable criteriaDiploma in health care.SkillsEssential criteriaAbility to complete physical observations including blood pressures, height and weight measurements.Desirable criteriaAbility to take blood. Basic IT skills and knowledge. Use of ABUHB IT systems.ExperienceEssential criteriaClinical experience working within a healthcare setting.Desirable criteriaWorking within a gynaecology setting.