Job Description

This post is offered as a permanent position on our busy Respiratory Ward



An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the team of experienced nurses working on ward 3 in the Royal Glamorgan Hospital . We are looking for HCSW with the relevant skills, a caring attitude and individuals who strive to provide high standards of care to all patients.



You will have the opportunity to develop your skills, under the supervision of qualified nurses, caring for patients who are acutely ill with medical conditions.



Experience within the specialty of Medicine is desirable but not essential. The post is rotational between day and night duty.



The main duties will include supporting health colleagues with delivering continuing health care packages in the community.



These tasks will involve direct and indirect care for the benefit of the patient/client in accordance with agreed protocols, and include basic care duties such as :



Enabling patients to maintain personal hygiene through assistance with shower/ bath, washing facilities access and use of toilet facilities; promoting independence where possible.

Enabling patients to eat and drink, assisting where appropriate.

Keeping up to date with mandatory training requirements.

Maintaining a good standard of infection control procedures, in accordance with organisational policies



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.

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. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.



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