Job description

There is an exciting opportunity to join the nursing team at Brecon Hospital as a Health Care Support Worker. This is a full time position of 37.5 hours working a shift pattern over 7 days including weekends and bank holidays.

Fixed Term until 31st March 2023.

The role is varied but extremely rewarding and the right candidate should have excellent communication skills, have the ability to prioritise work load and work well within a team.

We are a forward thinking and motivated team with a wide range of skills, experience and abilities.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about caring for people with a wide range of needs. It is important that the successful candidate likes to work as part of a team, is self-motivated and keen to work in an environment which allows new ideas to flourish and prosper.

We are committed to the delivery of outstanding care for our patients.

The successful candidate will share this commitment and demonstrate both our Trust values and our culture of compassionate care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.

Did you know – Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 orpowys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk

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Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

To assist nursing staff and the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) in the
assessment process by contributing to developing a picture of patients'
needs.

• To assist in the delivery of care as identified in the patient's care plan. At all

times reporting observations on progress or deterioration to the Nurse in
Charge.

• To undertake care in accordance with the standards of care set out in the

Fundamentals of Care.

• To develop skills and experience at carrying out delegated duties in respect

of the physical and psychological needs of the patient under the supervision
of the Registered Nurse in charge.

• To respect the patient/carers and representatives, being sensitive at all

times to their views and wishes.

• To maintain a safe environment for the patient.
• To assist patients where necessary, with all aspects of personal hygiene.
• To maintain the dignity of the patient at all times and provide the maximum

amount of privacy.

• To respect confidential information obtained in the course of one's duties,

always referring to the Nurse in Charge who will facilitate necessary
information sharing.

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