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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Nursing Support Worker – Same Day Urgent Care
Aberaeron On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,450 employees
Patient ObservationsECGVenepunctureCannulationHealth Support
Requirements
Candidates must have previous experience in a healthcare setting and the ability to work under pressure. Excellent communication, teamwork, and flexibility are essential to manage workloads in an urgent care environment.
Job Description
Job Overview
We are searching for a Nursing Support Worker to join our nurse-led team serving Ceredigion community and its surrounding areas. At present, the service operates 24/7 with a range of shifts from days 07:30 to 20:00 and nights 19:30-08:30, including Bank Holidays. Hours of work may vary according to future demands.
Ceredigion Same Day Urgent Care and Outreach Service provides care and treatment to patients presenting with a wide range of minor injury and illness. It is an exciting time to join our team which is situated in the integrated care centres in Aberaeron and Cardigan (either base will be considered. We are constantly exploring new way of working and seek a forward- thinking individual who can play a key part in taking this much-needed service forward.
You will demonstrate a calm and confident approach to your work demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively. Team working and the ability to be flexible is important to ensure that service provision can be delivered efficiently and effectively.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be key in the smooth running of the department supporting the staff with health support worker and administration duties. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential as the role incorporates a variety of healthcare duties including obtaining patient observations, performing ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation etc and supporting the trained staff with initial assessments and providing treatments of care under supervision.
The role also involves a variety of administration duties including covering the reception desk, booking patients onto the various IT systems and supporting the general administration duties for the team.
Part of the role is also working alongside the community outreach team, providing care and support for patients within their own homes during the day and night.
The service is constantly developing, in line with changes in local and national healthcare provision and we are looking for a forward- thinking, competent, and caring person who has the ability to work well under pressure.
The successful candidate will be committed to service improvements with an acceptance of change, and desire to work in a positive environment that embraces the challenges urgent care faces as the service moves forward.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
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.
We are searching for a Nursing Support Worker to join our nurse-led team serving Ceredigion community and its surrounding areas. At present, the service operates 24/7 with a range of shifts from days 07:30 to 20:00 and nights 19:30-08:30, including Bank Holidays. Hours of work may vary according to future demands.
Ceredigion Same Day Urgent Care and Outreach Service provides care and treatment to patients presenting with a wide range of minor injury and illness. It is an exciting time to join our team which is situated in the integrated care centres in Aberaeron and Cardigan (either base will be considered. We are constantly exploring new way of working and seek a forward- thinking individual who can play a key part in taking this much-needed service forward.
You will demonstrate a calm and confident approach to your work demonstrating excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workloads effectively. Team working and the ability to be flexible is important to ensure that service provision can be delivered efficiently and effectively.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be key in the smooth running of the department supporting the staff with health support worker and administration duties. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential as the role incorporates a variety of healthcare duties including obtaining patient observations, performing ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation etc and supporting the trained staff with initial assessments and providing treatments of care under supervision.
The role also involves a variety of administration duties including covering the reception desk, booking patients onto the various IT systems and supporting the general administration duties for the team.
Part of the role is also working alongside the community outreach team, providing care and support for patients within their own homes during the day and night.
The service is constantly developing, in line with changes in local and national healthcare provision and we are looking for a forward- thinking, competent, and caring person who has the ability to work well under pressure.
The successful candidate will be committed to service improvements with an acceptance of change, and desire to work in a positive environment that embraces the challenges urgent care faces as the service moves forward.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Four community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; ; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
- community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
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.
Skills
Patient ObservationsECGVenepunctureCannulationHealth SupportAdministrationCommunication SkillsPrioritizationTeamworkPatient AssessmentReception DutiesIT SystemsUrgent CareCommunity Outreach
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn darparu gwasanaethau gofal iechyd GIG i bobl sy’n byw yn Sir Gâr, Sir Benfro a Cheredigion, a siroedd sy’n ffinio. Mae gennym dros 13,000 o staff a gyda’n gilydd rydym yn darparu gwasanaethau cynradd, cymuned, yn yr ysbyty, iechyd meddwl ac anghenion dysgu. Gweithiwn mewn partneriaeth gyda’r tri awdurdod lleol, yn ogystal â chydweithwyr cyhoeddus, preifat a trydydd sector, a hefyd ein tîm o wirfoddolwyr gwerthfawr. Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Thinking of joining us? Contact us with recruiting queries on RecruitmentCampaigns.hdd@wales.nhs.uk
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