Health Care Support Worker

The post holder will work as part of a team of nursing staff and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of the patient, and will be in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

This post is of an evolving nature and the job description is based upon a flexible core competency framework that will enable the post holder to develop their role. This role is linked clearly to minimum training requirements providing competency to practice.

Following the completion of training and achievement of core competencies, they will be expected to deliver a range of basic nursing duties to patients, ensuring that privacy, dignity and respect are maintained at all times.

The post holder will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks, participating in the delivery of basic nursing duties under the supervision of a registered nurse. This will be following a period of training and the completion of core competencies.

Working as part of a team, assisting in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care acting in a professional manner at all times.

Assist in the movement of patients to ensure maximum comfort and safety at all times.

Assist in ensuring that the area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with HB Policies.

Undertake basic nursing duties, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following a period of training and on completion of core competencies.

Enable patients to eat and drink to meet their individual and clinical needs, ensuring that recommendations made by the dietician/SALT are adhered to.

Understand and practice a range of routine procedures, which require a basic level of knowledge, e.g. recording and documenting patient’s observations, sample collection, aseptic technique and the principles of infection control.

Under the direction of a registered nurse performs minor aseptic techniques, e.g. removal of venous cannulae, simple dry dressings and urinary catheter care.

Be alert to recognise any change in patients’ observations or condition, and act promptly in informing a trained member of staff.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 06/06/2023.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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