Health Care Support Worker
1 day ago
Swansea
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving. ----------------------------------------Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.----------------------------------------Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.----------------------------------------Job overviewSwansea Bay University Health Board are currently recruiting for HCSWs to join our team at Morriston Hospital.If you are hard-working, caring and motivated then this may be a chance to open a new chapter in your life! in a role where you could make a big difference to patients who need our care. As you can imagine, our hospitals don’t close and as such our HCSW’s work a variety of shift patterns to ensure our patients get around the clock care. A typical shift pattern is a long day 7:00am -7:30pm which does mean long shifts, but less days worked each week. After a couple of weeks this will also include night duty which is 7:00pm-7.30am.Due to the nature of our rota's, please only apply to this vacancy if you are happy to work these shifts and don’t have restrictions on the days you can work.All candidates that apply for this vacancy will go through a shortlisting process, if you are shortlisted you will be required to attend a ‘Meet and Greet’ to meet our Matrons and ward managers, see the areas or wards you could be working and have an opportunity to ask any questions you have. Following the ‘Meet and Greet’ you will then be invited to an interview.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobSuccessful candidates will be appointed to either of the following dependant on experience:Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) - If the person specification is met and experience supports appointmentTrainee Health Care Support Worker (Band 3 - Annex 21) as set out within the NHS Wales Terms & Conditions of Employment (please see additional information provided which explains the trainee pay arrangements known as Annex 21).The trainee post will be applicable when the successful candidate has a current level of experience that supports appointment but requires further training to the full remit of the Health Care Support Worker. It is a condition of appointment to the trainee position that the required competencies are achieved within 12 months*.On successful attainment of the competencies to the required level you will be appointed to the full remit of Health Care Support Worker and will work to the complete Job Description commensurate to that post.During the training period you will undertake a series of competencies as well as on the job training.Working for our organisationWe believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesAs a trainee, you will receive comprehensive training while being an employee, allowing you to develop the essential knowledge and skills required for this vital role. During the training period, you will gain hands on experience and professional development, with your pay set at 75% of the pay band maximum payment of the fully qualified rate (Band 3 salary). Upon successful completion of your training, your pay will increase to the Band 3 pay scale.If the competencies are not achieved within 12 months from appointment this will not allow for successful progression to the full Band 3 role and this may result in re-deployment. Timeframes for completion of training may be extended to take account of individual post holder circumstances such as long-term absence, Maternity Leave etc. and is at the discretion of the Manager.Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Person specificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential criteria- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).ExperienceEssential criteria- Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.Desirable criteria- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice- Experience of working within the NHS.Skills and AttributesEssential criteria- Good communication skills – verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations- • Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.----------------------------------------Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification will be invited to interview.----------------------------------------To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.