Health Care Support Worker - Wound Clinic inPontypridd inPontypridd PUBLISHED
WED 13 NOV 2024
Meaningful Work, Contributing to patient care and recovery through wound management is a rewarding experience.
Skill Development, Working in a diverse clinical environment enhances your clinical skills and knowledge in wound care.
Team Collaboration, Join a multidisciplinary team, allowing for a supportive work atmosphere and shared learning.
Flexible Working Hours, The role offers a part-time schedule over four days, promoting work-life balance.
Diverse Clinics, Exposure to different clinic sites enables variety in daily work and experience with various patient needs.
Community Impact, Work directly within the local community, serving a population of around 450,000 people and making a difference in their health care.
Job Summary:
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a qualified Health Care Support Worker for its Wound Clinic Service in Pontypridd, primarily covering Merthyr, Cynon, Rhondda, and Taff Ely areas across four clinic sites. The role requires a confident individual with a Level 3 NVQ/QSF in health care or equivalent experience, with a commitment to obtain the qualification within three months. The position involves 30 hours per week over four days, and the candidate must be flexible and able to travel between clinic sites.
Main Duties:
- Work under the supervision of the Wound Clinic Lead Nurse to provide wound care treatments, including compression bandaging, leg ulcer care, and post-operative care.
- Report any changes in patient conditions to the lead nurse.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and assist with clerical tasks related to patient management and stock maintenance.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- Essential: NVQ Level 3 in health care (or willingness to achieve), experience in clinical observations, and effective communication skills.
- Desirable: Level 4 qualification in health care and previous wound care experience.
Additional Information:
- The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
- The role is part of the NHS Wales family and aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of the community served.
Salary: £24,433 to £26,060 per annum (pro rata).
Contract Type: Permanent, part-time (30 hours/week).
Location: Multiple clinic sites in Pontypridd.
Application Reference: 110-ACS385-1124.
Job Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join the Wound Clinic Service. The applicant must be confident and competent in a wide range of clinical skills. There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work and for the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
The applicant will hold Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level, and be prepared to commit to begin this qualification within 3 months of commencing in the role.
The post is based with the Wound Clinic Service, which has clinic sites located across all localities within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
This particular role is predominantly based within the Merthyr, Cynon, Rhondda and Taff Ely areas of the Health Board, where there are 4 clinic sites - Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Keir Hardie Health Park, Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda and Dewi Sant. The post holder will be expected to travel between these sites as required and possibly, depending on the needs of the service be requested to attend other clinics within other areas of the health board.
The post is 30 hours worked over 4 days between the hours of 9am-5pm between Monday and Friday.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will work within standard operating procedures as a member of the Wound Clinic Service, under the direction and supervision of the Wound Clinic Lead Nurse and the Wound Clinic Team Lead.
The post holder will contribute to the implementation of nursing care as assessed and prescribed by the Registered Nurse. This will include carrying out an array of wound care treatments appropriate to level, including compression bandaging, leg ulcer care, diabetic foot ulcers, post operative wound care, and supporting the qualified nurse with further specialist assessments/treatments. The post holder will be required to report any deterioration and improvement, concerns or incidents to the lead nurse.
The post holder will work alongside the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency arena and the Primary Health Care Team.
The post holder will be required to undertake clerical activities as delegated by the Lead Nurse and the Team Leader, supporting with patient appointment activities, referral process, contacting patients/health care professionals via telephone to aid with their treatment.
The post holder will also contribute to the maintenance of medical and surgical stock levels adhering to the agreed minimum and maximum stock levels required for the Wound Clinic Service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values
Date posted
November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum, pro rata 0.8fte
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS385-1124
Job locations
Multiple Clinic Sites - KH/YCC/YCR/Dewi Sant
Dewi Sant Hospital, Albert Road, Graig. Pontypridd
Pontypridd
CF37 1LB
Job Description
Job 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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job 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
Qualifications Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join the Wound Clinic Service. The applicant must be confident and competent in a wide range of clinical skills. There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work and for the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
The applicant will hold Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level, and be prepared to commit to begin this qualification within 3 months of commencing in the role.
The post is based with the Wound Clinic Service, which has clinic sites located across all localities within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
This particular role is predominantly based within the Merthyr, Cynon, Rhondda and Taff Ely areas of the Health Board, where there are 4 clinic sites - Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, Keir Hardie Health Park, Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda and Dewi Sant. The post holder will be expected to travel between these sites as required and possibly, depending on the needs of the service be requested to attend other clinics within other areas of the health board.
The post is 30 hours worked over 4 days between the hours of 9am-5pm between Monday and Friday.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder will work within standard operating procedures as a member of the Wound Clinic Service, under the direction and supervision of the Wound Clinic Lead Nurse and the Wound Clinic Team Lead.
The post holder will contribute to the implementation of nursing care as assessed and prescribed by the Registered Nurse. This will include carrying out an array of wound care treatments appropriate to level, including compression bandaging, leg ulcer care, diabetic foot ulcers, post operative wound care, and supporting the qualified nurse with further specialist assessments/treatments. The post holder will be required to report any deterioration and improvement, concerns or incidents to the lead nurse.
The post holder will work alongside the multi-disciplinary and multi-agency arena and the Primary Health Care Team.
The post holder will be required to undertake clerical activities as delegated by the Lead Nurse and the Team Leader, supporting with patient appointment activities, referral process, contacting patients/health care professionals via telephone to aid with their treatment.
The post holder will also contribute to the maintenance of medical and surgical stock levels adhering to the agreed minimum and maximum stock levels required for the Wound Clinic Service.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
Date posted
November 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum, pro rata 0.8fte
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS385-1124
Job locations
Multiple Clinic Sites - KH/YCC/YCR/Dewi Sant
Dewi Sant Hospital, Albert Road, Graig. Pontypridd
Pontypridd
CF37 1LB
Job Description
Job 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.
Responsibilities
Job description Job 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
Qualifications Essential
- NVQ level 3 - willingness to work towards
- Level 4 in health care
- Agored Cymru wound care
- Previous wound care experience
- Communication Skills
- Administrative duties
- Experience in undertaking clinical observations
- Previous caring role
- NVQ level 3 - willingness to work towards
- Level 4 in health care
- Agored Cymru wound care
- Previous wound care experience
- Communication Skills
- Administrative duties
- Experience in undertaking clinical observations
- Previous caring role
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas
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1. Can you describe your relevant qualifications and how they prepare you for this role, especially in relation to wound care?
2. Have you previously worked in a wound care setting? If so, could you share some of your experiences and the types of treatments you have administered?
3. What made you decide to pursue the Level 3 NVQ/QSF qualification in health care, and how do you plan to integrate it with your role here?
4. Describe your experience with clinical observations. What specific observations are crucial in a wound care setting?
5. Can you walk us through the process you would follow when assessing a patient with a diabetic foot ulcer?
1. Can you describe your relevant qualifications and how they prepare you for this role, especially in relation to wound care?
2. Have you previously worked in a wound care setting? If so, could you share some of your experiences and the types of treatments you have administered?
3. What made you decide to pursue the Level 3 NVQ/QSF qualification in health care, and how do you plan to integrate it with your role here?
4. Describe your experience with clinical observations. What specific observations are crucial in a wound care setting?
5. Can you walk us through the process you would follow when assessing a patient with a diabetic foot ulcer?
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To work as a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) in the UK, you need a combination of interpersonal, practical, and administrative skills. Specific requirements may vary depending on the setting (e.g., hospitals, community care, residential homes), but generally, the following skills and qualities are important:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Active listening and clear verbal/written communication.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the needs and feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and encouragement.
3. Personal Care Skills:
- Experience or ability to assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Understanding of infection control and hygiene standards.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and follow directions from nurses and other professionals.
5. Observation Skills:
- Keen observational skills to recognize changes in patients' conditions and report them accurately.
6. Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain records.
7. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to think critically and adapt to changing situations or patient needs.
8. Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with healthcare technology and equipment, such as monitoring devices or electronic health records.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: While formal qualifications may not always be necessary, GCSEs in English, mathematics, and science can be beneficial.
- Training and Certification: Completing relevant training courses or certifications (e.g., Care Certificate) can enhance your employability.
- Experience: Previous experience in care settings, whether voluntary or paid, can be advantageous.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience and Resilience: Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and manage the demands of the role.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Respect for Diversity: Understanding and valuing the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients and colleagues.
Continuous Professional Development:
Engaging in continuous training and development can help you keep up with best practices and improve your skill set. Many employers offer further training and opportunities for career progression.
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