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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 2/3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday between the hours of 07:30 - 20:00)
Job ref
050-ACS759-1225
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
North Wales Cardiac Centre, Glan Clwyd Hospital
Town
Bodelwyddan
Salary
per annum
Closing
10/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Healthcare Support Worker

Band 2/3

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

 

 

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to work at the Cardiac Catheter Laboratory as a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker.  This is a developmental post to a Band 3 once all the essential training and development criteria have been achieved.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in cardiology and intervention, keen to be involved in this expanding and dynamic service.

You should possess excellent communication and organisational skills.

The post holder will support the team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based nursing care, working collaboratively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

The candidate must be an excellent role model and be capable of building strong working relationships.

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

 

Main duties of the job

To assist Registered nurses and other team members in delivering a high standard of patient care.

To assist in admitting, caring for and discharging patients through their journey in the Cardiac Cath Lab.  This entails preparing patients pre procedure and ensuring their aftercare recovery post procedure.

The Cardiac Cath Lab team consist of Doctors, Nurses, Radiographers and Cardiac Physiologists who all work together to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the patients.  All the procedures carried out in the Cardiac Cath Lab require all disciplines to work together and the team is only as strong as its weakest link, making this a team that works cohesively together, valuing and respecting each other.

 

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)  North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply no" to view in TRAC.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Moving and Handling Course completed
Desirable criteria
  • Level II NVQ certificate in direct patient care or working towards

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous nursing or hospital ward based experience
  • Previous experience of working with the public
Desirable criteria
  • Some experience of cardiology or catheter lab working

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • To abide by all trust policies and protocols
  • To demonstrate some understanding of infection control
Desirable criteria
  • IV Cannulation
  • Venepuncture
  • Can do ECGs

Personal

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Effective communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Good communicator

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bethan Stopford
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
03000 845467
Additional information

Juliet Hancox 03000 845471 or 03000 845487

Shelley Roose 03000 845471 or 03000 845487