Join to apply for theCommunity Health Care Support Workerrole atLehrman Cameron Studio, LLC Job Summary An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to work with the District Nursing Team covering Aberystwyth area. The successful applicant will possess good communication skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop in the HCSW role. The applicant should be willing to work flexibly within the team, under the supervision of the qualified nurses. Main Duties of the Job In return, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to join a dynamic community team with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through training, support and supervision. As a senior Health Care Support Worker you will be responsible for the delivery of high standard, cost-effective nursing care, under the supervision of the Team Leader or delegated representative. You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by following care plans and treatment interventions as directed by the Team Leader. Although you will act at all times as directed by the nurse in charge of the caseload, you should be competent to work without direct supervision, within a framework that has been agreed by the Team Leader. You will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members. You will act as a role model for Student Nurses. The ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where there is limited or no public transport. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About Us 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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. Pay and Contract Information Salary: £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time Reference number: 100-ACS046-0425 Job Responsibilities 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. Person Specification Essential Qualifications and Knowledge:NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or working towards with equivalent level of experience Good literacy and numerical skillsEssential Experience:Experience of working in a Health or Social Care environmentDesirable Language Skills:Welsh Speaker (Level 1)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. Employer Details Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board Address: Padarn Surgery, Aberystwyth, SY23 3DU Employer's website:
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Community Health Care Support Worker