Health Care Support Worker - Carmarthen, United Kingdom - Hywel Dda University Health Board

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board
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Carmarthen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Health Care Support Workers to join our Nursing teams based at Glangwili General Hospital in Carmarthen.


We are looking for Health Care Support Workers that are passionate about delivering the best care possible, who have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team.


Opportunities are available in the following areas:
Cadog - a 20 bedded medical ward specialising in frailty.


Clinical Decision Unit - Acute medical admissions conveyed from EU or referred by General Practitioners - will see patients with a wide range of Acute medical problems including strokes and chest conditions.

Derwen - a 25 bedded ward specialising in Urology/Surgical patients.

Padarn - a 15 bedded medical ward specialising in Respiratory (including NIV/CPAP).

Teifi - a 30 bedded Trauma & Orthopaedic ward (including Major Trauma patients) supporting rehabilitation post operatively.

Towy - 20 bed medical ward specialising in Cardiac and Endocrinology.


Medical Day Unit/ Same Day Emergency Care - Our department takes a wide range of patients from various specialities such as haematology, cardiology, trauma and orthopaedics.

Preseli - a 15 bedded general surgical ward specialising in colorectal.


You will enjoy excellent conditions of employment and we are fully committed to supporting employees in achieving the appropriate work life balance, offering flexible opportunities, and working hours.

Most wards offer a mix of long and short shifts which cover days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Working at Glangwili General Hospital provides a wonderful opportunity, both in and out of work.

The area is set in part of the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside with links to the Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion Coastal areas.

Reasonable property prices and excellent schools contribute to a high quality of life. There are also good road and rail connections to Cardiff and London.

Glangwili General Hospital is a busy, friendly, and well-equipped hospital which opened in 1949. There are approx. 260 acute and elective inpatient beds, supporting emergency surgical and medical admissions. There is a 24-hour Emergency Unit and a Minor Injuries Unit Day service. The medical wards are assigned to Respiratory, Gastroenterology/Haematology, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Stroke/Rehabilitation, General Medicine, Elderly care, and Rehabilitation.


Glangwili General Hospital also provides Emergency General Surgery, Urology, Orthopaedics/Major Trauma, ENT, and Gynaecology admissions, with elective care admissions in ENT & Gynaecology.


The combination of the excellent team working, and staff development opportunities have allowed considerable progress and innovation of services in Glangwili General Hospital.

The Nursing Team thrive on improving their Clinical Areas to ensure the patient receives the best possible experience.

Our aim is to empower the nursing profession at all levels of practice to improve the safety and quality of services.

We will do this by investing in and developing our workforce by valuing the contribution our staff make to our patients and the organisation.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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