Job summary
We have an opportunity for a Nursing Support Worker to join our dedicated team on Ward 19&20, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, which is an Acute Stroke Unit.

We are looking for reliable motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team.

The individuals will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing care for patients who require assistance with all activities of daily living including washing, dressing mobilising, feeding and pressure area care.

Successful candidate will also be expected to complete documentation to an acceptable standard and assist in keeping ward area clean and clutter free.

The applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative.

Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable.
Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Ability to work within a team, but also show initiative to work alone

Skills
Essential

• Well organised in approach to work tasks
• Good communication skills
• Understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge

Desirable

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at level 3 or above

Attributes
Essential

• Professional manner
• Reliable with good time keeping
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject, or equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency, demonstrating theoretical knowledge and the ability to undertake clinical care duties, relevant for this role which is gained through experience and work based training/short courses

Care experience
Essential

• Experience of working within a relevant health environment providing direct patient care

Desirable

• Experience with dealing with members of the public

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. 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.