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Opportunities for professional training and development within one of the largest healthcare groups in the UK.
Chance to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, enhancing collaborative skills and teamwork.
The role contributes significantly to patient care by supporting individuals in accessing meaningful activities and improving their quality of life.
Supportive work culture valuing staff wellbeing and inclusivity, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.
Access to training courses and study days relevant to specialty, promoting continuous personal and professional development.
A fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with challenging behaviours.
Living in Cardiff, with easy access to Wales' stunning scenery and the amenities of a vibrant cosmopolitan city.
The Senior Healthcare Assistant role at Swansea University involves supporting the provision of personal and health care as part of comprehensive treatment plans for individuals with challenging behaviors. The candidate should possess strong communication skills, experience working in a multi-disciplinary team, and a commitment to developing their skills. A QCF Level 3 qualification in healthcare support is essential, along with knowledge of care principles, safeguarding, and confidentiality.
Swansea Bay University Health Board emphasises professional training and career development opportunities within an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £24,433 to £26,060 and is based in Cardiff, providing an opportunity to work in a supportive atmosphere while enjoying the scenic beauty of the area. Bilingualism in Welsh is preferred but not mandatory, and the organisation values caring for others, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Swansea Bay University Health Board emphasises professional training and career development opportunities within an inclusive environment, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds. This permanent, full-time position offers a salary range of £24,433 to £26,060 and is based in Cardiff, providing an opportunity to work in a supportive atmosphere while enjoying the scenic beauty of the area. Bilingualism in Welsh is preferred but not mandatory, and the organisation values caring for others, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Opportunities for professional training and development within one of the largest healthcare groups in the UK.
Chance to work in a multi-disciplinary environment, enhancing collaborative skills and teamwork.
The role contributes significantly to patient care by supporting individuals in accessing meaningful activities and improving their quality of life.
Supportive work culture valuing staff wellbeing and inclusivity, encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.
Access to training courses and study days relevant to specialty, promoting continuous personal and professional development.
A fulfilling career where you can make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with challenging behaviours.
Living in Cardiff, with easy access to Wales' stunning scenery and the amenities of a vibrant cosmopolitan city.
Job Summary
Candidates would assist in the provision of both personal and health care, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans for each individual.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude towards supporting people with challenging behaviour and experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Date posted
14 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-ACS269-1124-A
Job locations
Rowan House AATU
Tresedar Way
Cardiff
CF5 5WF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Candidates would support individuals to access meaningful activities and recognise early warning signs that require care plan intervention.Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills.
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
Candidates would support individuals to access meaningful activities and recognise early warning signs that require care plan intervention.Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills.
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
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
Candidates would assist in the provision of both personal and health care, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans for each individual.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude towards supporting people with challenging behaviour and experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Date posted
14 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-ACS269-1124-A
Job locations
Rowan House AATU
Tresedar Way
Cardiff
CF5 5WF
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Candidates would support individuals to access meaningful activities and recognise early warning signs that require care plan intervention.Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills.
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
Candidates would support individuals to access meaningful activities and recognise early warning signs that require care plan intervention.Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills.
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
Qualifications and Knowledge Essential
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
- Evidence of maintaining their personal development,
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Knowledge of the fundamental's aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing,
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements,.
- Understands the principles of confidentiality, and principles of consent prior to undertaking care behaviour and wellbeing/mental requirements health or learning disability requirements
- Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe,
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice,
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
- Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality e.g. working within the community/forensic Mental Health patients who have required a minimum of Medium Secure Care Services etc
- Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions; for example, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice
- Evidence of competence assessment in administration of Naloxone
- Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant within area of work
- Previous relevant experience in specialty
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
- Evidence of maintaining their personal development,
- Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
- Knowledge of the fundamental's aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing,
- Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements,.
- Understands the principles of confidentiality, and principles of consent prior to undertaking care behaviour and wellbeing/mental requirements health or learning disability requirements
- Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe,
- Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice,
- Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
- Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality e.g. working within the community/forensic Mental Health patients who have required a minimum of Medium Secure Care Services etc
- Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions; for example, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of
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