Health Care Support Worker - Cardiff, United Kingdom - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

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Cardiff, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and highly motivated Health Care Support Worker who can demonstrate the ability to work in a busy environment.

B6 is a very fast paced ward, caring for specialties such as Urology, Ophthalmology and Head and Neck patients with complex airway needs.

B6 compromises of 38 beds with patients being admitted via the emergency stream and ITU step downs. Patients can be very complex and can require a multidisciplinary approach.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Typical duties will involve but not limited to:

Carry out procedures/tasks as required.
Obtain and test samples and other specimens
Clearing and restocking consulting rooms
Contribute to admission/discharge process
Check pain levels/observations
Assist in preparing for clinical procedures and clearing the environment afterwards as appropriate

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.

Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer.

Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal.

As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing.

We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research.

Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions.

Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline.

Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Typical duties will involve but not limited to:

Carry out procedures/tasks as required.
Obtain and test samples and other specimens
Clearing and restocking consulting rooms
Contribute to admission/discharge process
Check pain levels/observations
Assist in preparing for clinical procedures and clearing the environment afterwards as appropriate