Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 15 November 2026

Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team on Aran Ward. The individual will be working alongside other members of staff, on a day and night shift pattern. The individual will be providing nursing care for a variety of patients on a busy Gastroenterology unit. There will be ongoing training opportunities for the successful applicant.

Main duties of the job
By becoming part of the team on Aran your main duties of the job would be to assist to deliver high standard of patient care by being caring and compassionate. You would assist the patient with their personal and hygiene needs, encourage them with their nutritional intake, monitor their observations and accurately document information.

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

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: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £26,300 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 050-ACS736-0926-B
Job locations: Aran Ward, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW, United Kingdom

Job description
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.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Aran Ward, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Interim Matron Gwenno Price, gwenno.price2@wales.nhs.uk, 03000840505

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