Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is seeking dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to join our dynamic and supportive team on a temporary 6-month basis. These posts offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable acute care experience, with a strong possibility that permanent positions may become available in the future.

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

Main duties of the job
Are you a motivated, compassionate, and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker looking for an exciting opportunity in a fast-paced acute setting?

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is seeking dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to join our dynamic and supportive team on a temporary 6-month basis. These posts offer an excellent opportunity to gain valuable acute care experience, with a strong possibility that permanent positions may become available in the future.

The Acute Medical Unit prides itself on fostering a culture of teamwork, learning, and continuous improvement. Successful candidates will receive support to enhance their skills, develop extended competencies, and build a rewarding career within emergency and acute care services.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients and their families while developing your career, we would love to hear from you.

Join our team and be part of delivering exceptional care when patients need it most.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 050-ACS789-1026-A
Job locations: Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Level 3 in health and social care or equivalent experience
• Desirable: Completion of all Wales induction framework

Experience

• Essential: Experience of ward work
• Desirable: Experience of acute medical ward work
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh

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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. 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.