Health Care Support Worker - D3EinWest MidlandsinWest MidlandsPUBLISHED TUE 25 MAR 2025
Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to their well-being.
Supportive work environment within a multi-award winning NHS organisation that values its staff.
Extensive training and development opportunities, including access to recognized qualifications and professional pathways.
Flexibility in working patterns to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Possibility to work within a highly collaborative healthcare team, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Access to comprehensive employee benefits, including occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.
Participation in a forward-thinking hospital system, contributing to innovative healthcare solutions.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is excited to invite compassionate individuals to join our dedicated general surgical team at Royal Gwent Hospital as a Health Care Support Worker. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and enhance patient care in a supportive environment. We value communication and teamwork, and you'll be instrumental in helping our patients through their treatment journey, while ensuring they feel respected and cared for at all times.
We believe that everyone deserves high-quality care, and as part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the well-being of our service users. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include observing patients, documenting care provided, and working closely under the supervision of registered nurses. At Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, we offer a welcoming workplace with an extensive benefits package, flexible working options, and numerous training opportunities, all designed to support your career and personal development. Join us to shape the future of healthcare in the West Midlands!
We believe that everyone deserves high-quality care, and as part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the well-being of our service users. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include observing patients, documenting care provided, and working closely under the supervision of registered nurses. At Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, we offer a welcoming workplace with an extensive benefits package, flexible working options, and numerous training opportunities, all designed to support your career and personal development. Join us to shape the future of healthcare in the West Midlands!
Opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care and contribute to their well-being.
Supportive work environment within a multi-award winning NHS organisation that values its staff.
Extensive training and development opportunities, including access to recognized qualifications and professional pathways.
Flexibility in working patterns to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Possibility to work within a highly collaborative healthcare team, enhancing teamwork and communication skills.
Access to comprehensive employee benefits, including occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.
Participation in a forward-thinking hospital system, contributing to innovative healthcare solutions.
Job Summary
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board within our general surgical department at Royal Gwent Hospital.
This opportunity will help you to develop your skills and experience whilst making a difference to patient care.
With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and patients. You should have the vision and ability to help move the service forward, whilst getting the best out of your colleagues/team and will never compromise on quality, treating others with respect and dignity.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an inpatient department/ward, focusing on the direct needs of service users undergoing healthcare treatments.
The post holder is expected to work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. They are expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales under the direction, and close supervision of and reporting to a registered nurse. All delegated activities will be in line with the NLIAH (2 All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
They will be responsible for following plans of care within their role and recording all personally generated patient observations and document care given in patient notes. They must ensure that they are countersigned by a registered nurse. They will assist with maintaining a culture of physical health and well-being that fosters optimum health and recovery.
Will participate in and meet the requirements of activities and training designed to meet the KSF outline for this post, and demonstrate a process of attaining continuous professional development, including undertaking all statutory and mandatory training relevant to role.
About Us
Aneurin 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 speciality 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-ACS
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Newport
NP20 2UB
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.
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
Essential
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 an
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board within our general surgical department at Royal Gwent Hospital.
This opportunity will help you to develop your skills and experience whilst making a difference to patient care.
With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and patients. You should have the vision and ability to help move the service forward, whilst getting the best out of your colleagues/team and will never compromise on quality, treating others with respect and dignity.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an inpatient department/ward, focusing on the direct needs of service users undergoing healthcare treatments.
The post holder is expected to work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. They are expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales under the direction, and close supervision of and reporting to a registered nurse. All delegated activities will be in line with the NLIAH (2 All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
They will be responsible for following plans of care within their role and recording all personally generated patient observations and document care given in patient notes. They must ensure that they are countersigned by a registered nurse. They will assist with maintaining a culture of physical health and well-being that fosters optimum health and recovery.
Will participate in and meet the requirements of activities and training designed to meet the KSF outline for this post, and demonstrate a process of attaining continuous professional development, including undertaking all statutory and mandatory training relevant to role.
About Us
Aneurin 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 speciality 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Date posted
21 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
040-ACS
Job locations
Royal Gwent Hospital
Newport
NP20 2UB
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.
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
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Essential
- Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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 an
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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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