Job Description

THIS POST IS A SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS 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.



As a Health Care Support Worker, you will support the delivery of lymphoedema care to clients within a clinical setting and/or home environment, as part of a team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Our priorities within the team focus on:

Caring with humanity, dignity, kindness and compassion



Providing safe, effective, harm-free care



Listening to patients and carers and improving the way we work



Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.



This is an ideal opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker who is seeking to broaden and utilize their range of skills and knowledge as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will participate in the delivery of skilled, autonomous care to patients.



This post involves lone working and the ability to travel independently is essential.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.



As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.



To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.



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