Candidates should possess strong communication and teamwork skills, and while knowledge of outpatient services is an advantage, training will be provided. The role may require flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, and knowledge of Welsh is desirable but not mandatory. Opportunities for professional development through hands-on training in diverse specialties are also available.
The Healthcare Support Worker duties required by the Outpatient Department reflect the fundamental skills & some supportive skills detailed in the Healthcare Support Worker Skills Framework.
The Health Care Support Worker will actively participate as a member of the OPD team and will be responsible for contributing towards the smooth and efficient running of the clinics.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the department is clean and tidy. The post holder will assist with maintaining ward stocks, keeping storerooms organised and tidy, keep clinical equipment clean and undertake other duties, including some aspects of clinical care as delegated by qualified staff.
We are offering the opportunity for a motivated individual to work in the busy environment of Outpatients based across two separate sites; University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough. The successful candidate will be expected to work on an ad hoc or rotational basis depending on service needs.
To assist the Registered Practitioner in the provision of patient careunder guidance and supervision of the registered practitioner.
The successful applicant will need to be reliable, enthusiastic and a self-motivated individual, preferably with recent hospital experience or experience in a caring background.
The applicant will need to demonstrate an interest within the different specialties. Opportunities also will be given to work within a number of different specialties which currently include General Medicine, Rheumatology, Respiratory, Gynaecology, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Immunology and Surgery (General, Colorectal, UGI and Vascular ), the list is not exhaustive.Exposure to such a broad spectrum of specialties offers the opportunity to acquire many new skills and continually develop learning, supported through a combination of bespoke training and practical on-the-job tuition.Good communication and interpersonal skills, plus the ability to work as part of a team is essential. Knowledge of outpatient work would be useful but training and support will be provided.Due to increasing demands on the service, occasional evening and or weekend work may be required.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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