Healthcare Support Worker - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Bay University Health Board

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Verified Company

Swansea, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 2/3 HCSW to work within the Pre-Assessment Unit which currently assesses the following specialities: Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Gynae, ENT, Breast, OMFS and Urology.

The Pre-Assessment Unit pride themselves on high standards and are committed to ensuring patients have the best possible experience before they are admitted into hospital.

We offer a friendly, professional and dynamic work environment, with a culture of strong team work and developmental opportunities.

Meet and greet patients attending the department
To ensure patients privacy and dignity are maintained at all times
Accurately undertake and record patient observation, reporting any abnormalities immediately to a registered nurse
Undertake requested investigations such as Height & Weight, ECG, Venepuncture, Peak flows, reporting any abnormalities immediately to a registered nurse
Document necessary information on the departments electronic preassessment system
Accurately file information in patient's notes

This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking to take on a new challenge in a developmental role.

Working as part of a team, you will require a flexible approach, commitment to providing excellent standards of care, able to prioritise and organise your workload and communicate effectively within the team and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

Whilst based at Neath Port Talbot hospital you will be required to work across SBUHB sites when needed.

Meet and greet patients attending the department
To ensure patients privacy and dignity are maintained at all times
Accurately undertake and record patient observation, reporting any abnormalities immediately to a registered nurse
Undertake requested investigations such as Height & Weight, ECG, Venepuncture, Peak flows, reporting any abnormalities immediately to a registered nurse
Document necessary information on the departments electronic preassessment system
Accurately file information in patient's notes

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