Job Description

The successful candidates will be responsible for assisting the registered nurses to meet the basic nursing needs of the patients in their care, as well as working from their own initiative and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced working environment.



You will need to have outstanding communication skills - you will be part of a team of fellow Health Care Support Workers, physician's assistants, registered nurses and nurse practitioners, junior Doctors and consultants.



You will be expected to communicate with these members of the team, along with liaising with our ward clerks on admissions, transfers and discharges.

Your day to day routine will consist of but is not limited to:

meeting patients hygiene and toileting needs, serving meals and assisting patients to eat and drink, taking and recording of vital observations, blood glucose levels, maintaining good levels of stock and PPE, assisting with wound dressings, disposing of hazardous waste safely and correctly and documenting in patients notes.



You will be expected to have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, due to being required to document about the patients skin and the taking and recording of vital signs.



There will be the opportunity to further develop with training and education, we enroll all of our Health Care Support Workers onto basic life support training,



Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care.



Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to registered staff.



Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multi-disciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors and carers.



Through practice demonstrate an understanding of Duty of Care and how this contributes to safe practices.



Assist and as required provide patients with personal care.



Following appropriate training and supervised practice, undertake identified competency based practices which are required for the ward / unit, after such tasks have been delegated to them by a registered nurse.



Identify learning and development needs and produce a personal development plans in conjunction with your line manager / supervisor.



Achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training associated with the role.



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.