Health Care Support Worker inMerthyr Tydfil inMerthyr Tydfil PUBLISHED 8 NOV 2024
Band 2 GOOD SALARY
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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.
Job SummaryHealth Care Support Worker, Ward 3, Prince Charles Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCSW to join a team of experienced nurses working on our Care Of The Elderly/Frailty Ward, which cares for patients with many health conditions.
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
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, under the supervision of qualified nurses, providing care to both patients and family. This ward is busy area that provides an excellent opportunity to care for frailty patients some living with cognitive impairments.
Experience within the elderly patient's is desirable but not essential. The post is rotational between day and night duty.
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
29 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS383-1024
Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
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.
Please See Job Description & Person Specification
Successful applicant will be working within a busy Acute Medical Unit within Prince Charles Hospital Emergency Care Centre.
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.
Please See Job Description & Person Specification
Successful applicant will be working within a busy Acute Medical Unit within Prince Charles Hospital Emergency Care Centre.
Person Specification
Education Essential
- Good standard of education
- Willingness to complete Mandatory Training
- NVQ Level 3
- All Wales MH Passport
- Experience in Hospital Setting
- Good Communication Skills
- Dementia Friend
- IQT Bronze
- Good standard of education
- Willingness to complete Mandatory Training
- NVQ Level 3
- All Wales MH Passport
- Experience in Hospital Setting
- Good Communication Skills
- Dementia Friend
- IQT Bronze
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 applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jblid8yv (Opens in a new tab)
Job Summary
Health Care Support Worker, Ward 3, Prince Charles Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCSW to join a team of experienced nurses working on our Care Of The Elderly/Frailty Ward, which cares for patients with many health conditions.
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
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, under the supervision of qualified nurses, providing care to both patients and family. This ward is busy area that provides an excellent opportunity to care for frailty patients some living with cognitive impairments.
Experience within the elderly patient's is desirable but not essential. The post is rotational between day and night duty.
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
29 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS383-1024
Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
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.
Please See Job Description & Person Specification
Successful applicant will be working within a busy Acute Medical Unit within Prince Charles Hospital Emergency Care Centre.
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.
Please See Job Description & Person Specification
Successful applicant will be working within a busy Acute Medical Unit within Prince Charles Hospital Emergency Care Centre.
Person Specification
Education 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 applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jblid8yv (Opens in a new tab)
Health Care Support Worker, Ward 3, Prince Charles Hospital
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a HCSW to join a team of experienced nurses working on our Care Of The Elderly/Frailty Ward, which cares for patients with many health conditions.
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
You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, under the supervision of qualified nurses, providing care to both patients and family. This ward is busy area that provides an excellent opportunity to care for frailty patients some living with cognitive impairments.
Experience within the elderly patient's is desirable but not essential. The post is rotational between day and night duty.
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
29 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS383-1024
Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
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.
Please See Job Description & Person Specification
Successful applicant will be working within a busy Acute Medical Unit within Prince Charles Hospital Emergency Care Centre.
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.
Please See Job Description & Person Specification
Successful applicant will be working within a busy Acute Medical Unit within Prince Charles Hospital Emergency Care Centre.
Person Specification
Education Essential
- Good standard of education
- Willingness to complete Mandatory Training
- NVQ Level 3
- All Wales MH Passport
- Experience in Hospital Setting
- Good Communication Skills
- Dementia Friend
- IQT Bronze
- Good standard of education
- Willingness to complete Mandatory Training
- NVQ Level 3
- All Wales MH Passport
- Experience in Hospital Setting
- Good Communication Skills
- Dementia Friend
- IQT Bronze
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 applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos Estate
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
www.jobsincare.com/job/jblid8yv (Opens in a new tab)
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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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