Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Health Care Support Worker
The closing date is 15 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team on Tryfan Ward, Ysbyty Gwynedd.

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
Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient's management.

The post holder will assist the trained nurses whilst working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient and the family in delivering evidenced-based practice to patient and clients.

The post holder will carry out direct patient care as documented in the under the supervision of a Registered nurse and on completion of agreed competencies.

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: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £26,300 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 050-ACS864-1126
Job locations: Tryfan Ward, Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, LL57 2PW, United Kingdom

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable: Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills
Essential: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential: Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

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

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager, Nia Parry-Jones, nia.parry-jones@wales.nhs.uk, 03000841495

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