Nursing Support Worker

We offer a comprehensive induction, a personal development plan, and access to an educational pathway to support your ongoing learning. You will be committed to ongoing personal and professional development, participating in mandatory training, further study and practice-based learning. Following training, you will perform a range of clinical tasks, including:

• Venepuncture
• Measuring and recording vital signs, with prompt escalation of concerns to registered healthcare professional
• Supporting the outpatient and inpatient imaging lists
• Blood sugar checks
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  An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Band 3 Nursing Support Worker to join the Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Outpatients nursing team.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who has an interest in Health Promotion. The role will support the delivery of the Outpatient clinics, in addition to daily rotation to the Cardiac Imaging Suite, to assist with the facilitation of Transoesophageal Echocardiogram. Good communication and interpersonal skills are vital, along with an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. There will be opportunities to work alongside the Practise Educators to support the development of your extended skills, such as venepuncture. In return we will offer you a dynamic, friendly working environment, and an individual personal development plan to guide your development within the role., If you are passionate about delivering excellent patient care in a rewarding and supportive environment, this role is for you. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.