Health Care Support Worker Ward A2 - INTERNAL

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join Ward A2. The role involves supporting registered nurses, delivering essential nursing care to acutely ill patients, and maintaining clean, safe environments under supervision.

The position requires basic Maths/English, BVLS, and IT skills; NVQ 2/3 is desirable. Welsh language ability is described as desirable, with Welsh or English speakers welcome to apply. The post is based on ABUHB wards in Wales.

Qualifications

• Maths/English and basic IT skills required.
• Completion of minor injury competencies for Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) desired.
• NVQ 2/3 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses within a unit or clinical area and deliver essential nursing care under supervision.
• Assist registered nurses in the general care of acutely ill patients.
• Maintain unit environment and equipment to the required cleanliness and working order.

Skills

ECG recording

Blood glucose testing

Urinalysis testing

Clear handwriting

Assist nurse in health promotion

Minor injury competencies

Education

Maths/English. BLS, basic IT skills

NVQ 2/3

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Each job advert includes the relevant manager’s contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [e-mail]

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Ward A2 is a rewarding environment with opportunities to develop and extend the knowledge and skills and work alongside Registered Nurses caring for patients. If you welcome the opportunity to provide excellent patient care in a challenging and rewarding environment then this opportunity is for you.

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

• To support the registered nurses within a unit or clinical area, and to provide the delivery of essential nursing care to patients under supervision of a nurse.
• To assist registered nurses in the general care of acutely ill patients
• To maintain identified unit environment and equipment to the correct standard of cleanliness and working order

To be eligible for this role please see the Person specification for more details. You should provide evidence of equivalent experience and evidence work-based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and work-based training/short courses.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Skills

Essential criteria

• Venesection

Desirable criteria

• Able to perform minor injury treatments: e.g. - basic dressings using an aseptic technique - Basic plaster application/removal - application of slings and support bandages

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Maths/English. BLS, basic IT skills etc

Desirable criteria

• NVQ 2/3

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to competently record ECG’s

Skills

Essential criteria

• Blood glucose & urinalysis testing

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to write clearly and legibly

Skills

Essential criteria

• Assist the registered nurse in health promotion

Skills

Essential criteria

• Completion minor injury competencies for Health Care Support Worker (HCSW)