Registered Nurse - Winter Ward CCH

NHS; Chepstow; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Wales is seeking a ward nurse for the Winter Ward at Chepstow Community Hospital on a fixed term/secondment basis.

The post requires flexible working across days, nights and weekends, with responsibilities including assessment and planning of patient care, delivering nursing care, and contributing to practice development, all in line with the NMC Code.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of working on the Ward is essential.
• Experience with rotating shifts including days, nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of patient care.
• Provide prescribed nursing care without direct supervision.
• Contribute to the development/evaluation of nursing practice on the ward.
• Act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies.
• Provide nursing care across all areas of health care delivery within the Monmouth locality as required by the service.

Skills

Ward knowledge

Flexible hours

Job description

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

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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.

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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job overview

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 3 months to meet the needs of the service and support the Winter Ward at Chepstow Community Hospital

If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

We aim to deliver high quality care with in the progressive environment of care of the elderly and rehabilitation.

We care for our patients 7 days a week, 24 hours a day working 12 and 6 hour shifts.

We want Aneurin Bevan University Health Board to be an enjoyable and fulfilling place to work. We know that feeling valued at work has a positive impact on both staff and patients and our Values and Behaviours Framework highlights our commitment to this.

Main duties of the job

To assist with the assessment, planning, delivery & evaluation of patient care.

To provide prescribed nursing care without direct supervision.

To contribute to the development/evaluation of nursing practice on the ward.

To act in accordance with the NMC Professional Code of Conduct and other policies.

To provide nursing care across all areas of health care delivery within the Monmouth locality as required by the service.

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

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 .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of working on the Ward is essential. Please provide details of where you have previously worked.

Experience

• The role is a mixture of Days, nights and weekends. Please give details of hours and days you can work.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.