Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, flexible and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly nursing team working within gynaecology and surgery.

The post is based on Ward A3, The Grange University Hospital which is a 22 bedded ward. Also within the ward is the Emergency Gynaecology Assessment unit and the Early Pregnancy assessment Unit.

The successful applicant needs to have a interest in women's health and prior experience would be desirable but not essential as training and support will be offered. This opportunity will help you to develop your skills and experience whilst making a difference to patient care.

Applicants will be supported in an informal visit to the area if they wish and opportunities to ask questions.

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

The successful applicant will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an inpatient ward/ department, focusing on the direct needs of patients undergoing healthcare treatments.

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.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS147-0625

Job locations

The Grange University Hospital

Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


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.

The candidate will require a warm, caring and empathic approach to couples who experience complications and loss in early pregnancy. The candidate will be motivated, flexible and committed to ongoing learning.

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.

The candidate will require a warm, caring and empathic approach to couples who experience complications and loss in early pregnancy. The candidate will be motivated, flexible and committed to ongoing learning.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ/OCF Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Diploma in health care.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to complete physical observations including blood pressures, height and weight measurements.

Desirable

  • Ability to take blood. Basic IT skills and knowledge. Use of ABUHB IT systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience working within a healthcare setting.

Desirable

  • Working within a gynaecology setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ/OCF Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Diploma in health care.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to complete physical observations including blood pressures, height and weight measurements.

Desirable

  • Ability to take blood. Basic IT skills and knowledge. Use of ABUHB IT systems.

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience working within a healthcare setting.

Desirable

  • Working within a gynaecology setting.

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

The Grange University Hospital

Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

The Grange University Hospital

Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Nurse

claire badger

claire.badger@wales.nhs.uk

01633493983

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS147-0625

Job locations

The Grange University Hospital

Llanfrechfa

Cwmbran

NP44 8YN


Supporting documents

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