Location
Bodelwyddan, North Wales
Type
Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Salary (£)
23,970 per annum, pro rata
About Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest health organisation in Wales, caring for around 700,000 people across North Wales. At their Glan Clwyd Hospital, Ward 3 is a 23-bed acute vascular ward and the central hub for vascular care in the region. They’ve built a supportive work environment where compassion, dignity, and professional growth come together. Staff here don’t just care for patients — they uplift each other, too.
Job details
Benefits
- Friendly, close-knit team with strong teamwork values
- Real opportunities for learning and career development
- Full support to build confidence in complex care
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
- Be part of a supportive team making an everyday difference
- Exposure to both acute care and rehabilitation pathways
Requirements
- Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or similar role
- Able to maintain dignity, confidentiality, and professionalism
- Confidence in working with acutely ill patients and post-op care
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary ward
- Passionate about providing high-quality, holistic care
- Welsh language is desirable, though not required
Salary Details
- Starting from £23,970 per annum, depending on hours worked
- Includes benefits under the Agenda for Change pay scheme
About the Role
On Ward 3, no two days are the same. This specialist vascular ward sees patients through the most vulnerable parts of their journey — pre-op, post-op, and through complex rehabilitation.
As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll assist the nursing team with everything from wound care to patient monitoring. You’ll provide emotional support, practical care, and the reassurance that someone’s always there.
You’ll be hands-on with patients recovering from Peripheral Arterial Disease and major surgery. It’s intense, yes, but it’s also incredibly rewarding. This is one of those UK job opportunities where your impact is felt in real time.
You’ll work alongside a team that values growth, evidence-based practice, and treating every person with dignity. Sound like your kind of place?
Key Responsibilities
- Support registered nurses in delivering daily personal and clinical care
- Assist patients with mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to nursing staff
- Encourage patient independence and participation in recovery
- Maintain safety, privacy, and respect at all times
- Help create a calm and healing atmosphere for patients and families
- Uphold infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety policies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applications submitted in Welsh or English are equally welcome. They also support the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Address: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Sarn Lane, Bodelwyddan, LL18 5UJ
- Contact: clare.kendrick2@wales.nhs.uk | 03000844187
Reference Number
050-ACS383-0725
How To Apply
Spotted a role that aligns with your purpose? Submit your application by 22 July 2025 and bring your compassion to where it matters most.
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