Health Care Support Worker Minor Injuries Unit in Brecon

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced health care support worker to join our team at the Minor Injuries Unit in Brecon. In recent years, the unit has excelled in providing a knowledgeable and caring service to the local community, led by a dedicated team of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. The successful candidate will provide support to the trained nurses but also be able to manage their own workload in wound care. The team provides care in all aspects of minor injuries, including fractures, strains/sprains, head injury, traumatic and post-op wound closure and care, and eye injuries. We also deal with emergency presentations such as chest pain or stroke. If you have experience working within the emergency care setting as a HCSW, or are interested in this field of practice, the role will give you enormous job satisfaction and enhanced skills led by the scope of practice within MIU.

Main duties of the job:

• Taking initial patient details, histories, and baseline observations; good communication skills and literacy are essential.
• Wound cleansing, simple wound closure (steristrips/glue), dressings.
• The application of plaster of Paris, splints, and mobility aids.
• The use of WPAS IT system to record patient clinical details (training will be given); good IT and keyboard skills required.

Being the smallest Health 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.

Person specification:

• Qualifications and knowledge: NVQ3 in Health or Social Care or equivalent demonstrable experience in a Health or Social Care setting; ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills; awareness of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and knowledge of voluntary and statutory services.
• Experience: Working within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting.
• Aptitude and abilities: Good interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal; ability to work within a multidisciplinary team; ability to manage stressful situations; ability to travel; understanding of care monitoring, audit, and evaluation of fundamentals of care; some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn; good time management and ability to prioritise; ability to work alone under the supervision of Clinical Lead; able to undertake extended tasks as required by the Clinical Lead.
• Values: Understanding of Health and Safety issues.
• Other: Flexible approach to the needs of the service.

As a Health Board, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices. We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all. You can complete your application in Welsh or English; it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you have any further questions about the role, please feel free to phone the unit to arrange an informal visit.