Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
References
Timeline
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Sian Hayward

Brecon,Powys

Summary

Compassionate and empathetic professional with a background in healthcare, excellent communication skills and a friendly, inclusive approach. Organised and conscientious, thrive in team environments and adapt skills as needed. Proficient in computer systems, and always committed to improvement wherever possible. Care deeply about animals & their welfare and bring a sound knowledge from my farming and equestrian background.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Community Healthcare Support Worker

Powys Teaching Health Board
South Powys
06.2023 - Current
  • Work with Powys Community Respiratory Nursing & Physiology teams in South Powys.
  • Visit respiratory patients prescribed home oxygen to ensure safety and conduct clinical observations.
  • Organise further specialist nurse contact or Fire Service visits as necessary.
  • Conduct weekly diagnostic spirometry clinics for respiratory patients across South Powys.
  • Participate in MDT, safeguarding, and clinical supervision meetings when needed.
  • Schedule home visits and maintain an accurate Outlook diary.
  • Document all patient interactions electronically.
  • Manage stock levels of clinical consumables, stationery, printed forms, and information leaflets.

Partner

Family Farm
Sennybridge (previously Vale of Glamorgan}, Powys
01.1994 - Current
  • Help manage pedigree and commercial sheep flocks, overseeing daily care and breeding,
  • Assist with lambing
  • Operated full/part/DIY livery yard, providing routine and emergency care for horses and ponies until May 2025.
  • Served as freelance riding instructor, delivering tailored lessons to various skill levels.
  • Previously had a small stud breeding Welsh Section A ponies.
  • Manage day-to-day farm business administration to ensure all runs smoothly.

District Nursing Healthcare Support Worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Delivered wound care, compression bandaging, catheter bag changes, and pressure area monitoring to housebound patients.
  • Documented all patient visits in paper notes and digital records.
  • Participated in daily team meetings to review patient care and arrange qualified nurse visits.
  • Addressed safeguarding concerns during team discussions.
  • Completed mandatory and self-led training to enhance professional skills.

Clinic Collection Assistant

Welsh Blood Service
South Wales
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Welcomed patients at donor sessions, guiding completion of digital health questionnaires.
  • Conducted health screenings to ensure fitness for donation.
  • Performed blood donations while delivering care and reassurance to donors.
  • Monitored post-donation responses, providing appropriate treatment for any discomfort.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service and accuracy in paperwork and labelling.

Healthcare Support Worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Llandough Hospital, Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan
05.2011 - 08.2020
  • Performed patient observations and venepuncture in a large hospital outpatient department.
  • Assisted consultants with procedures and provided chaperone support as required.
  • Completed necessary documentation to ensure accurate patient records.
  • Ordered and collected prescriptions, verifying medication accuracy and patient details.
  • Supported school immunisation programme and child health screenings through administrative assistance.

Clerical Officer

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Llandough Hospital, Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan
08.2002 - 05.2011
  • Coordinated clinic and surgery admissions for orthopaedic patients, including relevant information and special instructions.
  • Prepared notes and ensured availability of all necessary x-rays and scans for consultants.
  • Liaised with NHS and private hospitals as required for patient care.
  • Managed telephone queries and emails, directing correspondence to appropriate personnel.
  • Compiled information packs by printing, copying, and assembling the relevant paperwork.
  • Ordered stationery supplies as needed to maintain smooth running of the office.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Health & Social Care

Cardiff & Vale College
Cardiff

AMSPAR Module 3 - Medical Secretarial

Cardiff & Vale College
Cardiff

OCR Computer Literacy - Computer Literacy

Cardiff & Vale College
Cardff

British Horse Society Assistant Instructor - Equine

Huntley School of Equitation
Gloucester

Advanced Equine Studies - Equine

Pencoed College
Bridgend

Skills

  • Animal lover born & raised and continue to live on a working farm
  • Polite, friendly, inclusive and a good communicator
  • Compassionate and empathetic to others and their circumstances
  • Organised and conscientious in my work and a team player always willing to lend a hand where needed
  • Good computer skills and used to working with different operating systems
  • Many of my skills are flexible and able to be used in a wide variety of roles

Affiliations

  • Breeding & showing our pedigree sheep. I've just started horse riding again after a long break. Recently approached to help with local show committee after moving to the area . I serve as a council member with the Black Welsh Mountain Sheep Society. Photography

Accomplishments

    Lots of prizes with our sheep at major shows including reserve champion at the Royal Welsh Show.

    Ponies we bred went on to compete successfully at national level for new owners

    I represented my riding club in various championships in different disciplines.

Languages

English
Fluent
Welsh
Beginner

Certification

British Horse Society Assistant Instructor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Healthcare Support Worker

Powys Teaching Health Board
06.2023 - Current

District Nursing Healthcare Support Worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
04.2022 - 06.2023

Clinic Collection Assistant

Welsh Blood Service
08.2020 - 04.2022

Healthcare Support Worker

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
05.2011 - 08.2020

Clerical Officer

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
08.2002 - 05.2011

Partner

Family Farm
01.1994 - Current

NVQ Level 2 - Health & Social Care

Cardiff & Vale College

AMSPAR Module 3 - Medical Secretarial

Cardiff & Vale College

OCR Computer Literacy - Computer Literacy

Cardiff & Vale College

British Horse Society Assistant Instructor - Equine

Huntley School of Equitation

Advanced Equine Studies - Equine

Pencoed College
Sian Hayward