Health Care Assistant

Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Surgical Directorate at Ysbyty Gwynedd. Experience in an Acute Hospital setting would be an advantage, but training will be given. The position involves working within the Surgical Unit; this supports both emergency and elective patients' on the surgical pathway. The successful candidates will be required to work on an internal rotation contract within the ward environment. Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient's management. Main duties of the job Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients` dignity and equality is maintained at all times. Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which he/she has the relevant training and assessment. Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy – assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person. Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley area, welcoming patient, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Person specification Experience Essential criteria

• Experience required to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• Experience of dealing with the public Desirable criteria
• Previous clinical experience Knowledge Essential Criteria
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience Desirable criteria
• Completion of all Wales Induction Framework Values Essential Criteria
• Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment
• Demonstrate a commitment to working consistently in line with our Organisational Values, and enabling others within the workforce to do so to as evidenced in day to day work and through discussion at PADR