Health Care Support Worker

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will support the delivery of nursing care to clients within a clinical setting and/or home environment, as part of a team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Our priorities within the team focus on:

• Caring with humanity, dignity, kindness and compassion
• Providing safe, effective, harm-free care
• Listening to patients and carers and improving the way we work, This is an ideal opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker who is seeking to broaden and utilise their range of skills and knowledge to nurse people in their own environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will participate in the delivery of skilled, autonomous nursing care to patients within their own home.
The Builth & Rhayader District Nursing Team are an integral part of the Virtual Ward that aims to prevent unnecessary admissions to hospital and facilitate early discharge home. This postinvolves lone working and the ability to travel independently is essential. We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don't speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don't worry: the health board will support you with training., 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 Job description, 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 Person Specification Experience Essential
• Meets all essential criteria
• Working within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting
• The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable
• Meets all desirable criteria
  
  NVQ3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent demonstrable experience in a Health or Social Care setting
Desirable
• ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills
• To be aware of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services, Can demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage stressful situations in self
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Can explain the importance of care monitoring, audit and evaluation of fundamentals of care
Desirable
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise
• Ability to work alone under the supervision of Clinical Lead
• Able to undertake extended tasks as required by the Clinical Lead
Values Essential
• Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
Other Essential
• Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Person Specification Experience Essential
• Meets all essential criteria
• Working within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting
• The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner, Can demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to manage stressful situations in self
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
• Can explain the importance of care monitoring, audit and evaluation of fundamentals of care
Desirable
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise
• Ability to work alone under the supervision of Clinical Lead
• Able to undertake extended tasks as required by the Clinical Lead
  
  Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.