Job summary
- Main area
- Trauma and orthopaedics
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 050-ACS069-0226-B
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Llandudno Hospital
- Town
- Llandudno
- Salary
- £24,833 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker
Band 2
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.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
An exciting opportunity to join the elective orthopaedic unit at Llandudno Hospital. this is a 19 bed unit for orthopaedic elective surgery within a specialised ward. You may require to start in the current unit in Abergele Hospital until the development is completed.
Main duties of the job
To deliver a high standard of care to pre and post operative elective orthopaedic patients having surgery. To have excellent communication skills and provide assistance in the pre and post operative stages of elective surgery.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
To support the registered nurses to deliver excellent standards of care to patients in the unit. to work with the multidisciplinary team to achieve early discharge and support to patients receiving care in the unit. to help with washing and dressing, provide assistance with diet and fluid intake at mealtimes. to assist the patients in manual handling and early mobilisation following elective orthopaedic surgery.
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
application and interview
Essential criteria
- Surgical Ward
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 2
mandatory training compliance
Essential criteria
- Orthopaedic experience
- Experience in care settings
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 2
- Care experience
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Bowen
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 855263
- Additional information
Abergele Hospital ward 6 03000 855265
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