Job summary Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. As a rural Health Board we have around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of the land mass of Wales. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care, not to mention a wide range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. If working for Powys Teaching Health Board is something that is of interest, we may have an opportunity just for you! Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Resourcing team on 01874 712580 or e-mailPowysresourcing@wales.nhs.uk Main duties of the job Working as part of a ward-based team assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting in a professional manner at all times. Assist in the adequate nutrition and hydration of individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. Participate in food monitoring and complete documentation accurately. Assist in ensuring that the ward area is kept clean and tidy, e.g. participating in general housekeeping, adhering guidelines in the disposal of dirty linen etc in accordance with Health Board Policies. Communicate daily with patients and relatives, ward staff and ward visitors, ensuring a polite, respectful, and courteous manner. Communicate effectively with patients, negotiate care using tact and persuasive skills, and overcome any barriers to understanding, e.g., blind or deaf patients, those with speech difficulties. Use effective communication skills within the ward/department and with all members of the team, patients, relatives, and personnel from other departments. Be expected to attend and participate in ward meetings. Undertake basic nursing duties, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, following a period of training and on completion of core competencies. Undertake care in accordance with the standards of care set out in the Fundamentals of Care. Assist in the movement and transfer of patients, using manual handling aids as appropriate to maximize the safety of staff and patients, in accordance with the patient's individual care plan. About us Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you. Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. Did you know - Powys Teaching Health Board accepts applications to retire and return from within the NHS in Wales. If you would like to know more, please contact the Powys Teaching Health Board Workforce team on 01874 712580 or powys.workforcegeneralenquiries@wales.nhs.uk Step into Health connects employers in the NHS to people from the Armed Forces community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. Details Date posted 09 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 070-ACS032-0525 Job locations Brecon Hospital Cerrigcochion Road Brecon LD3 7NS 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. 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 and/or knowledge Essential Can demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the healthcare setting equivalent to NVQ/QCF level 2 NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health Care or equivalent Desirable ECDL Aptitude and abilities Essential Clear communication skills both oral and written Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations Can verbalise a caring attitude Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation Participation in meetings Participation within the team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation fundamentals of care Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations: o Temperature o Pulse o Respiration o Blood pressure o Blood glucose monitoring o Fluid input/output monitoring o Bowel motions o Dietary intake Able to take patient samples: o Urine o Faeces o Blood o MRSA swabs Desirable Ability to speak welsh Other Essential Ability to undertake work during unsocial hours Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Person Specification Qualifications and/or knowledge Essential Can demonstrate clear transferable skills valid to the healthcare setting equivalent to NVQ/QCF level 2 NVQ / QCF level 2 in Health Care or equivalent Desirable ECDL Aptitude and abilities Essential Clear communication skills both oral and written Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations Can verbalise a caring attitude Note patient progress in the nursing care evaluation Participation in meetings Participation within the team in care monitoring, audit and evaluation fundamentals of care Able to undertake and accurately chart simple observations: o Temperature o Pulse o Respiration o Blood pressure o Blood glucose monitoring o Fluid input/output monitoring o Bowel motions o Dietary intake Able to take patient samples: o Urine o Faeces o Blood o MRSA swabs Desirable Ability to speak welsh Other Essential Ability to undertake work during unsocial hours Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner 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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information 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 (Opens in a new tab) . 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 (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board Address Brecon Hospital Cerrigcochion Road Brecon LD3 7NS Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board Address Brecon Hospital Cerrigcochion Road Brecon LD3 7NS Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Brecon Hospital, Cerrigcochion Road, LD3 7NS Brecon, United Kingdom