Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking motivated, compassionate and caring individuals to join our nursing teams as Band 3 Nursing Support Workers within our acute ward areas.
As a Nursing Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients across a range of clinical settings. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support Registered Nurses in providing safe, effective and compassionate care while promoting the dignity, independence and wellbeing of patients.
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of a 24-hour service. Posts will involve working a range of shifts, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
You will have excellent communication skills, a caring and professional approach, and a commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.
You will hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent experience) and demonstrate the values and behaviours expected within Cardiff and Vale UHB
Deliver high standards of direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Support patients with activities of daily living whilst maintaining dignity and respect.
Record and report patient information accurately.
Undertake clinical observations and other delegated clinical duties appropriate to your level of competence.
Support infection prevention and control practices.
Contribute to maintaining a safe clinical environment.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent patient care.
Support patients, families and carers with compassion and professionalism.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within the outpatient setting under supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional
Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation
Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress
Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes
Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff
Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales