Healthcare Support Worker - Chest Clinic STW

Job description

We encourage applications from all individuals with protected characteristics, including disabled, neurodiverse candidates and those in the Armed Forces community. Applicants may apply in Welsh or English.

Job OverviewHealth Care Support Worker to support the running of the Chest Clinic at St Woolos Hospital. The role involves providing clinical observations and respiratory diagnostics and supporting nurse and consultant teams. Working as part of a team with supervision in a busy outpatient unit. Fixed term 6 months from 1 April 2026 to meet service needs. Welsh speaker desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide support in undertaking clinical observations and respiratory diagnostics.

Assist nurses and consultants within the Chest Clinic.

Maintain effective communication and interpersonal skills in a constantly changing environment.

Work within a team and manage the running of the Chest Clinic under supervision.

Essential Qualifications

NVQ Level 2/QCF Level 2 or equivalent experience.

Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Desirable Qualifications

NVQ Level 3.

Experience working in an outpatient department.

Experience

Previous experience in a healthcare setting.

Experience working with people.

Outpatients department experience desirable.

BenefitsThe role offers a range of benefits including paid mandatory training, professional career pathways, flexible working, occupational health support and a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence. Salary will be as per the 2026/27 Agenda for Change Pay Award.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English