Outpatients Health Care Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Powys Teaching Health Board Planned Care Outpatient Team.

The post holder will work as a member of the Nursing Team under the direction and supervision of the Senior Sister to ensure a high standard of nursing care and safety for all patients or service users within the Out-Patients department.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the assessment of care needs, theimplementation and evaluation of programmes of care, participating andcontributing to the wider clinical governance agenda including servicedevelopment and flexible working to meet the needs of the patients andservice.

This will include specialist skills in ENT, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology,Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Podiatry, Rheumatology and Urology patientassessment. You will work in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency arenaalongside other members of the primary and community teams. There is also a requirement to supervise junior staff and regularly work without direct supervision of a qualified nurse.

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.