Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for A Health Care Support Worker to join the busy forward thinking Maxillofacial Department at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient. Will be in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. The post holder will be expected to carry out a range of assigned clinical and organizational tasks with the highest standard to support and enable staff to provide patient care, which reflects the quality of the standards and mission of the Maxillofacial Department and the Health Board.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
We listen, learn and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Taking responsibility and accountability for own practice and behaviour.
- Attending to the hygiene needs of patients e.g. assisting patients with toileting.
- To communicate the delays with waiting times to the patients
- Support patients throughout examinations supporting their privacy and dignity
- Being knowledgeable about and adhering to health and safety policies regarding the correct handling/ disposal of bodily fluids and clinical waste.
- Using initiative when caring for patients.
- Maintaining all nursing equipment in working order and report any loss, damage, defects or misuse.
- Working in a professional manner at all times maintaining the principles of confidentiality as appropriate.
Maintain personal safety at all times and report any areas of concern to line manager.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- Works well in a team but able to work as an individual. Conscientious and Caring
English
Essential
- Evidence of good standard of education, must be numerate and literate
Desirable
- Possess or working towards NVQII or equivalent
English
Essential
Desirable
- Worked in NHS/ Outpatients
English
Essential
- Effective communication skills
Desirable
- Computer Skills The ability to speak or learn Welsh to a satisfactory level
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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.
Closing Date: 25 May 2023
