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Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
About
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of over 700,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham) as well as some parts of mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.
The Health Board employs around 19,000 staff and has a budget of around £1.87 billion. It is responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals (Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd near Rhyl, and Wrexham Maelor Hospital) as well as 22 other acute and community hospitals, and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. It also coordinates the work of 96 GP practices and NHS services provided by 78 dental and 70 orthodontic practices and opticians and 145 pharmacies.
If you have difficulty applying online, please contact Careers Wales on freephone 0800 100 900.
Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Betsi Cadwaladr yw’r sefydliad iechyd mwyaf yng Nghymru, ac mae’n darparu amrediad llawn o wasanaethau ysbyty llym, cychwynnol, cymunedol ac iechyd meddwl i boblogaeth o tua 700,000 ar draws chwe sir Gogledd Cymru (Ynys Môn, Gwynedd, Conwy, Sir Ddinbych, Sir y Fflint a Wrecsam) yn ogystal â rhai rhannau o ganolbarth Cymru, Swydd Caer a Swydd Amwythig.
Mae’r Bwrdd Iechyd yn cyflogi tua 19,000 aelod o staff ac mae ganddo gyllideb o oddeutu £1.87 biliwn. Mae’n gyfrifol am redeg tri ysbyty cyffredinol dosbarth (Ysbyty Gwynedd ym Mangor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd ger Y Rhyl, ac Ysbyty Maelor Wrecsam) yn ogystal â 22 ysbyty llym a chymuned arall, a rhwydwaith o dros 90 o ganolfannau iechyd, clinigau, canolfannau timau iechyd cymunedol ac unedau iechyd meddwl. Mae hefyd yn cydlynu gwaith 96 meddygfa a 78 gwasanaethau’r GIG sy’n cael eu darparu gan ddeintyddion, optegwyr a 145 fferyllwyr Gogledd Cymru.
Os cewch drafferthion i ymgeisio ar lein, cysylltwch â Gyrfa Cymru ar rhadffôn 0800 100 900.
Senior Health Care Assistant Health Protection Service
Accepting applications until: 04-Nov-2024 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 04-Nov-2024 23:59
Key details
Location
- Site
- Parc Menai, Bangor
- Town
- Bangor
- Postcode
- LL57 4BL
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (9am - 5pm shifts with unpaid lunch break)
Salary
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 4)
Specialty
- Main area
- Health Protection
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Senior Health Care Assistant within the new Health Protection Service (HPS)
The newly created HPS will work in partnership, to respond to health protection measures and threats as required. It is envisaged that the HPS will evolve over the year and the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within North Wales.
The Health Protection Team will work alongside the other agencies such as Public Health Wales to protect and improve health and well being and reduce health inequalities for the people of North Wales.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic band 4 to join our new team. The role will require the post holder to be an effective communicator and practice in accordance with the standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and essential competencies. Are you proactive? Do you enjoy working in an exciting developing environment? Do you have a passion to deliver excellent services? Do you want to help develop this new service now and into the future? If you are, come and join us in this new Health Protection Service.
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The post holder will work as part of the Health Protection Service, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within north Wales.
The post holder will work under the direction and support of a Registered Nurse by following the Health Board’s protocols, policies, procedures, pathways, clinical governance requirements and care plans.
The role will also require the post holder to:
Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, multidisciplinary team and the wider health and social care community.
Practice in accordance with Health Board standards, statutory requirements, operate within the boundaries of the role, and assessed competencies.
Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service.
Work proactively as a member of the multi-disciplinary and multi professional healthcare team, in support of registered practitioners.
Manage a small defined caseload of patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Work within current national and local guidelines for Infectious Disease in relation to correct Personal Protective Equipment is used at all times, ensuring correct donning and doffing advise is adhered to at all times.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist in identifying health needs of patients within scope of competence, encompassing planning, organising and delivering clinical care as agreed with the Supervising Practitioner/Registered Nurse, in line with clinical governance and within agreed professional standards and guidelines
Perform duties and activities within the framework of a plan of care, as set and reviewed by a Registered Nurse at regular intervals.
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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Foundation diploma/ degree in Healthcare Practice (Level 4) or equivalent Five GCSEs at grades A – C or equivalent level of qualification, e.g. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care related subject Be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy to key skills Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths)
- Maintain a record of own personal development.
- Able to relate theory to practice
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within nursing/therapies
Desirable criteria
- Relevant experience in Health Protection
- Awareness of clinical governance
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Health Care Support Worker experience at a Band 3
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Effective problem solver
- Evidence of IT skills e.g. e-mail, MS Word, Excel and Office Demonstrate good verbal communication and written skills.
- Able to be flexible within the team and working environment
- Competencies in venepuncture
Desirable criteria
- Medicine Administration
- Experience of supporting the development of others
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Able to work hours flexibly.
Documents
- Job Description & Person Specification English (PDF, 520.6KB)
- Job Description & Person Specification Welsh (PDF, 512.6KB)
- OH Functional Requirement Form (DOC, 149.0KB)
- Values and Proud to Lead (PDF, 335.6KB)
- NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice (PDF, 696.3KB)
- NHS North Wales - The Right Choice (PDF, 3.6MB)
- Welsh Language Matrix (PDF, 134.3KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Hookham
- Job title
- Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 851481
- Additional information
Chloe Scott - [email protected]
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