Closing date: 25 October 2026

Job summary
This post is fixed term/secondment until 19/06/2027 due to maternity cover.

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.

A part time vacancy has become available for a Health Care Support Worker on Gladstone Ward in Deeside Community Hospital.

Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and coordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the Ward.

Main duties of the job
To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver based care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient their family and carers.

• Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under the supervision of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.
• Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing.
• Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.

Welsh language
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
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £26,300 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 10 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 050-ACS717-0826-B

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Good general education - Evidence of completion of QCF at Level 2/to obtain or equivalent within 6 months whilst in post
• Desirable: Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services.

Experience

• Essential: Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public
• Desirable: Clear understanding of clinical governance framework

Skills

• Essential: Ability to maintain clear accurate records and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desirable: Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.

Other

• Essential: Team player and the ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service.
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh

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: Deeside Community Hospital, Plough Lane, Deeside, CH5 1XS, United Kingdom
Contact: Ward Manager Liam Rowe, Liam.Rowe@wales.nhs.uk, 03000859030

Apply through our website.