Job Description

An opportunity for a Health care support workers to join our dedicated team within The Princess of Wales Hospital



Ward 6 is a Care of the Elderly Ward that specialises in Acute Medicine and Discharge Planning.



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.



Successful candidate will be caring for patients within a hospital setting who are awaiting to go home with support or nursing/residential placements.



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.

Welsh Skills Desirable:

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.



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.



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.