Healthcare Assistant

Job Overview

We are an 18‑bed community rehab hospital in Dolgellau. An exciting opportunity has become available for a nurse‑led team to welcome a healthcare support worker. The post is permanent with part‑time hours available. You will work on the ward and may be required to rotate onto night duty. A flexible approach to working hours is essential.

The post holder will support the trained nurse and other health care professionals in delivering the highest standard of patient‑focused care. You will assist in improving the quality of fundamental aspects of health and social care for individuals who are acutely or chronically ill, frail or disabled. Applicants must have experience working in healthcare.

• Assist the registered nurse in carrying out direct nursing care.
• Perform patient observations: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, blood glucose and urinalysis following period of on‑job instruction and training.
• Undertake delegated duties related to patient care that contribute to the ongoing support of patients.

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is 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 to work with engaged leadership at all levels and benefit from our organisational values and the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

We promote equality and diversity and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment‑related correspondence via the email account provided on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those in English.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification, or click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

See attached job description/person specification for qualifications.

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification.

See attached job description/person specification for required skills.