Job overview

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

An opportunity has arisen for  a Part Time –Permanent Band 2 Health Care Support worker on Discharge Lounge at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

The Discharge Lounge is a dedicated area for patients who are leaving the hospital (fit for discharge) but are waiting for transport, medicines to take home, or packages of care which start later in the day.

The Discharge Lounge is open from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm every day. It provides a safe and comfortable environment for you to wait in, while receiving any ongoing care you need.

Main duties of the job

Applicants must have an approachable manner necessary to deal with patients and their relatives and desirable experience of a hospital environment. Applicants will work as part of a team of nurses on the ward and undertake patient fundamentals of nursing care tasks under the direct or indirect supervision of a Registered General Nurse responsible for the patient’s management.

You will need to be flexible and dynamic in your approach in delivering care to patients.  The post holder needs to have good communication skills and be an effective team player. 

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.