Wales Nursing Support Worker (Children's Outpatients)
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Bangor, LL57 2PWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
The Children's Outpatient's Department is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our small friendly team. As a department we off...
- 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.
To assist registered nursing staff in providing a high and consistent level of holistic care. Maintaining the dignity and equality of the patient and provision of suitable play/distraction
Reporting to a registered nurse if there is cause for concern with a patients physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing.
To undertake identified allocated tasks in relation to the care environment, and in the relation to the direct care of the patient/client group as identified by the nurse in charge.
Obtaining and testing specimens in concordance with the care plan and reporting and recording results. On completion of NVQ unit or equivalent course.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
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 for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working within a relevant heath 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, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.
Desirable: - Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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