Job summary
- Main area
- Outpatients
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 18 hours per week
- Job ref
- 070-ACS089-1124
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Brecon War Memorial
- Town
- Brecon
- Salary
- £24,433 - £26,060 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Outpatients Health Care Support Worker
Band 3
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Powys Teaching Health Board Planned Care Outpatient Team.
The post holder will work as a member of the Nursing Team under the direction and supervision of the Senior Sister to ensure a high standard of nursing care and safety for all patients or service users within the Out-Patients department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the assessment of care needs, the
implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating and
contributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including service
development and flexible working to meet the needs of the patients and
service.
This will include specialist skills in ENT, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology,
Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Podiatry, Rheumatology and Urology patient
assessment. You will work in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency arena
alongside other members of the primary and community teams. There is also a requirement to supervise junior staff and regularly work without direct supervision of a qualified nurse.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a Health Care associated certificate/ Certificate in Health Care Nursing Support Worker Education, Or Equivalent qualification, skills, knowledge and experience
- Numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in the health care
- Local knowledge of statutory of voluntary services
Experience
Essential criteria
- Interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including visual fields, OCT recordings
Desirable criteria
- Previous caring role
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations
- Skills in post-operative wound care
- Experience of clinical specialities
- Knowledge of management processes required to run the OPD department
- Data entry
- Post holder will be expected to achieve competencies ahead of being deemed able to administer a range of medication including oral, topical and subdermal
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak Welsh
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work hours flexibly this includes evenings and weekends
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
- Computer literate with an ability to use a range of IT applications e.g. Word, Outlook
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety Issues
Values
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate compassion
- Can verbalise a caring attitude
- Be able to demonstrate patient-focused care
- Can demonstrate self motivation, pro-activity and resourcefulness
- Demonstrates confidence and assertiveness
- Can evidence that they can/have acted as a positive role model for others
- Ability to engage with members of the public
- Able to work in a multi-agency arena
- Able to work independently (within competency) and as part of the team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Judith Jamieson
- Job title
- Senior Nurse Manager - Outpatients Development
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 615654
- Additional information
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