Healthcare Support Worker - Brynheulog Ward
Powys Teaching Health Board
Newtown, SY162DWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
Brynheulog ward is the Stroke /intensive rehabilitation ward for the north of Powys. We are a 15-bed unit we work as a multi-disciplinary team caring ...
The successful candidate would be expected to be able to plan and prioritise their delegated workload, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently, safely and effectively using own initiative to prioritise the work-based needs of patients, adjusting to ensure emergencies and priority tasks are completed in a timely manner.
To undertake care as directed by the registered nurse following agreed care plans, providing information to the registered nurse that will enable the monitoring of patients and amendment of care plans.
Clear concise documentation using the Powys teaching health board system an understanding of clinical governance and confidentiality.
To be a part of ward meetings and huddles to ensure good communication and sharing of knowledge.
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
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.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject OR Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting e.g. the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality e.g. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care
Desirable: - Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice; - Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role e.g. Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as TEAMS
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks
Desirable: - Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
Essential: - Ability to work a range of shift patterns
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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