Health Care Support Worker - T&O / Surgical

Job Summary

We are seeking highly motivated health care support workers to rise to the challenge of working on Ward 7, acute surgical division, at Prince Charles Hospital. Ward 7 is currently operating as a Surgical and Trauma and Orthopaedic ward, with 4 trolleys allocated for the Trauma Assessment Unit.

You will work alongside the Ward Manager, the Deputy Ward Manager and Registered Nurses on this busy, challenging ward.

You will be responsible for supporting the registered staff in delivering high quality nursing care for all patients requiring care intervention.

Main duties of the job

To Be Successful You Will Possess :

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and flexible in your approach.
• The ability to work on your own using your initiative, whilst demonstrating good team working skills and behaviours.
• A clear vision for best practice.
• An ability to develop relationships across professional and organisational boundaries.

You will be supported during your orientation and development. Ongoing support will be provided through team meetings and development days. You can expect to have regular contact with the Ward Manager regarding your development. You will have access to further study and opportunities to expand your role in line with service development.

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

About Us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs : Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We Live By Our Core Values :

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Date posted : 24 February 2025

Pay scheme : Agenda for change

Band : Band 2

Salary : £23,970 a year per annum, pro rata if part time

Contract : Permanent

Working pattern : Full-time, Part-time

Reference number : 110-ACS053-0225

Job locations : Ward 7, Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr, CF47 9DT

Job Description

Job 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.

Responsibilities : Experience :

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Communication Skills :

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check :

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship :

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional information :

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details :

Employer name : Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address : Ward 7, Prince Charles Hospital, Gurnos, Merthyr, CF47 9DT

Employer's website : https : / / joinctm.wales / #J-18808-Ljbffr