Health Care Support Worker - Ceiriog ward

Main area Healthcare Support Worker Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 24 hours per week Job
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Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Chirk Community Hospital
- Ceiriog Ward Town Chirk Salary £26,300 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. 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 and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

A vacancy has become available for a HCSW.

Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidates will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and co-ordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the Hospital.

The role involves assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, recording observations and completing bedside documentation. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment.

In each shift, HCSW are allocated to provide care for a group of patients. Duties include but are not inclusive to providing personal care; assisting with serving meals and drinks throughout the day; recording observations and accompanying patients for investigations.

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

• Assist the Registered Nurse in delivering a high standard of holistic patient care in all clinical settings, ensuring that the patient’s dignity and equality is maintained at all times in line with organisational requirements.
• To perform tasks this will include venepuncture, ECG on patients as delegated by the trained nurse and within the limits of training and knowledge.
• Perform patient observations, blood pressure / temperature and pulse. Observe and report any changes in patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse.
• Participate in maintaining patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date. Support individuals (prior to, during and following clinical procedures or investigations).
• Chaperone patients when required and assist with medical procedures by trolley preparation. This will include being vigilant in relation to strict infection control procedures.
• Contribute and assist in the moving and handling of…