Health Care Support Worker
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FULL DESCRIPTION
Job summary
The role is to support the work of the Health Protection Response Team various work streams, including Direct Observational Therapy and health screening for communicable and non-communicable diseases.o The post holder will focus on the direct needs of patients and their carers in relation to the Health Protection Response Team workstreams.o The post holder will support various work streams to meet the needs of the service; the drive-in testing centre, additional community sites,patients' homes and care homes.o The post holder will continue to work within defined protocols, under direction and supervision.Supervision always available at all locations during rotation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be specifically expected to undertake the following duties :-o Meet and greet patients and explain about the procedure that is to be undertaken, identifying when additional support and reassuranceis required.o Support appropriate assessments and obtain a variety of samples including: throat swabs, skin lesions, blood, urine, stool, sputum.o To work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. The post holder will have completed a learning package at QCF/CQFW level 2 or will be expected to complete an accredited learning package at level 2.
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 post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
17 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£26,300 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-ACS089-0426-A
Job locations
Vantage Point House, Ind Est,
Ty Coch Way,
Cwmbran
NP44 7HF
Job description
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.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- A commitment to undertaking continuing personal development and training
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Desirable
- Previous sampling experience, including Point of Care Testing equipment
Values
Essential
- Additional demonstrable qualities e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication and commitment
Desirable
- Able to cope with distressing situations and challenging behaviours
Skills and Atributes
Essential
- Articulate with good interpersonal and listening skills
- Non judgemental
- Able to act in a responsible, caring and supportive manor at all times
- Full UK driving Licence
Desirable
- Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
[Employer hidden]
Address
Vantage Point House, Ind Est,
Ty Coch Way,
Cwmbran
NP44 7HF
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
[Employer hidden]
Address
Vantage Point House, Ind Est,
Ty Coch Way,
Cwmbran
NP44 7HF
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
PC HeaRT Deputy Team Lead
Nicola Williams
[contact hidden]