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Health Care Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Ruthin, LL15 1PS Posted 30 October 2026 Apply by 8 November 2026
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Salary for this role£26,300 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 6135, Care workers and home carers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.

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Role description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Community Hospital Team to provide skilled, clinical and effective care.

Menlli Ward has 27 beds supported by a multi-disciplinary team.

To Improve the Quality of the fundamental aspects of Health and Social Care for people who are acutely or chronically ill, frail or disabled.

Your role will support the trained nurse and other health care professionals with the delivery of the highest standard of patient focused care.

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

Main duties of the job

Assist the registered nurse/practitioner to deliver a high standard of holistic patient care, ensuring that the patients' dignity and equality is maintained at all times.

Ensure the principles set out in the fundamentals of care are incorporating into daily practice to ensure high quality service for patients and clients.

Assist the patients to maintain their own hygiene and personal appearance.

To perform duties within the plan of care delegated by a qualified practitioner, only for which he/she has the relevant training and assessment.

Prepare ward/clinical area for receiving patients by ensuring area is generally clean and tidy - assist in maintaining the standards in the clinical area and report any untidiness/clutter to the appropriate person.

Assist in the admission of new patients into the department by preparing bed/trolley area, welcoming patients, directing to bed/other area, showing patient around the ward.

Complete patient menu cards involving patients in the process, taking in to account any dietary instructions as identified by qualified nurse.

Participate in protected mealtimes for patients by ensuring patients receive their meals/beverages in a timely and safe manner, ensuring hands are washed and the environment is conducive to mealtimes e.g. preparing bed area.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,300 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-ACS846-1026

Job locations

Ruthin Community Hospital

Llanrhydd Street

Ruthin

LL15 1PS

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 NVQ/QCF in health and social care or equivalent experience within a health or care environment

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working as part of a team

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
  • Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach

Other

Essential

  • Ability to work a range of shift patterns

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Ruthin Community Hospital

Llanrhydd Street

Ruthin

LL15 1PS

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

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