Job summary
Pantomime ward (27 beds) specialises in Gastro providing care for both medical and surgical patients with a variety of conditions, which can lead to a range of learning opportunities.

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.

There are many training opportunities to help with career progression and staff are encouraged to become link nurses to help with self and whole ward development.

For further information please contact Ward Manager Claire Gordon on 03000 847950. Ward visits are welcome.

Main duties of the job
The role involves assisting patients to meet their personal care needs, recording observations and completing bedside documentation. Health Care Support Workers are also required to carry out general cleaning in the clinical environment by preparing bed spaces and cleaning equipment.

In each shift, HCSW are allocated to provide care for a group of patients. Duties include but are not inclusive to providing personal care; assisting with serving meals and drinks throughout the day; recording observations and accompanying patients for investigations.

Your development needs will be met through personal development reviews. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced and challenging environment.

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.

Closing date: 25 October 2026

Salary: £26,300 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Band: Band 2 (Agenda for Change)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 050-ACS696-0826-A

Essential qualifications and experience

• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience
• Previous or current role to demonstrate working with members of the public
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging circumstances
• Team player and the ability to work flexibly when required to meet the needs of the service

Desirable

• Completion of all Wales Induction Framework
• Clear understanding of clinical governance framework
• 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. 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.

Employer contact details
Ward Manager: Sam Highton, Samantha.Highton@wales.nhs.uk, 03000 847950

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