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Health Care Support Worker/Theatre Assistant - Ophthalmology

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Customer Relations
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You should have essential qualifications, with Welsh language skills being desirable. Both Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.
  • You will support patient care by assisting with hygiene, nutrition, and comfort, report condition changes, escort patients, and maintain confidentiality under nurse supervision.

Requirements

  • The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
  • Essential criteria
  • Meets Essential Criteria
  • Desirable criteria
  • Meets desirable criteria

Responsibilities

  • Successfully complete a locally approved orientation programme.
  • To support a clinical environment that is patient and public focused.
  • To assist patients achieve physical spiritual and psychological comfort.
  • To participate in the delivery of patients care and undertake clinical duties that are allocated and directly supervised by a registered nurse.
  • To share with Team Leader information relating to the patients care.
  • Assist with patient’s personal hygiene needs.
  • Assist with patients nutritional needs to include assistance with feeding.
  • To report any changes in a patient’s condition to the nurse in charge and respond to clinical urgencies.
  • To utilise customer care skills when caring for patients and relatives.
  • To escort and accompany patients needing to attend appointments to departments/hospitals within the Trust.
  • To maintain and protect confidential information relating to patients.
  • To undertake any other duties consistent with the overall grade of the post.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Health Care Support Worker/Theatre Assistant - Ophthalmology.

What are the main duties of the Health Care Support Worker?

Main duties include assisting with patient care, supporting personal hygiene and nutritional needs, reporting changes in patient conditions, and maintaining confidentiality of patient information.

Is there an orientation program for new employees?

Yes, successful candidates must complete a locally approved orientation program.

Is fluency in Welsh a requirement for this role?

Fluency in Welsh is desirable, but both Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

What qualifications are required for the position?

The job listing does not specify particular qualifications but indicates desirable and essential criteria must be met.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested applicants should submit their application via the specified channels in the job advert before the vacancy is closed.

Is there an opportunity for training and development in this role?

Yes, the health board offers extensive training and development opportunities along with paid mandatory training.

Are there flexible working options available?

Yes, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working arrangements.

What is the salary for this position?

The temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3 reflects a living wage of £12.60 per hour, translating to approximately £24,638 per annum.

How can I check the status of my application?

You can check your email account regularly, as all recruitment-related correspondence will be sent to the email address used in your application.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board was established on the 1st October 2009 and covers the areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and South Powys. The Health Board employs over 14,000 staff, two thirds of whom are involved in direct patient care. There are more than 250 consultants in a total of over 1000 hospital and general practice doctors, 6,000 nurses, midwives, allied professionals and community workers