Job Description

Llandovery Community Hospital is a 15 bedded Rehabilitation/Palliative care unit. Providing High stand of care to patients who require support in Rehabilitation from Nursing and Therapy staff.
We are looking for a dependable and dedicated individual with a passion for patient care in a positive and busy environment. The post holder will need to demonstrate that they have good communication skills & a team player.
Hours include nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Health Care Support Workers. You would be working alongside an established team.
We are a friendly, supportive team delivering high standards of care and clinical excellence.
You will ensure that patients / clients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by following care plans and treatment interventions, as directed by the registered nurse.
You will always communicate effectively and in conjunction with other team members, contributing to and maintaining the ward philosophy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 01/07/2025.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Details
Date posted
12 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
23,970 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
100-ACS175-0625
Job locations
Llandovery Community Hospital
Llanfair Road
Llandovery
SA20 0LA
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Level 2 in care or ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work related procedures, for example completion of a competency based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification
• Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales

• Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject

• Experience of working as part of a team

• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

• Level 2 in care or ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work related procedures, for example completion of a competency based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification
• Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales

• Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject

• Experience of working as part of a team

• Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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