Ward Assistant - D5W

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning NHS organization in the UK seeks a Ward Assistant to support nursing by managing ward cleanliness and efficiency. The role involves maintaining organization, undertaking cleaning duties, and assisting with patient flow to allow nurses to focus on direct patient care. Candidates with Welsh language skills are preferred, and this role does not provide sponsorship. Join a supportive workplace committed to career growth and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working

Extensive training and development opportunities

Occupational health support

Wellbeing Centre of Excellence

Qualifications

• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• No certificate of sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a sustainable workplace organization.
• Carry out routine observations of the ward environment.
• Undertake cleaning of clinical areas and manage stock control.

Job description

Overview

The Ward Assistant will ensure a sustainable workplace organisation method where all equipment and supplies are located in the most efficient and logical place, resources are perpetually stocked, labelled, charged and ready for use, the nurses station is clutter‑free and methodical and timely patient flow is enabled by efficient bed‑space cleaning and preparation.

Responsibilities

The role has been designed to release nursing time to provide direct patient care with Registered Nurses doing only what Registered Nurses should do with the delegation of non‑clinical responsibilities and tasks to the Ward Assistant.

The Ward Assistant will carry out routine observation of the ward environment and will act to ensure a well‑organised ward, undertaking cleaning of clinical areas using appropriate equipment, materials and cleaning products, to the method and frequencies required, ward‑based catering tasks, movement of patients, stock control and administration duties.

The Ward Assistant will work closely with Facilities Colleagues, Ward Clerks, Porters & Stock Controllers complementing their roles and responsibilities with a specific focus on releasing nurses time to care.

Qualifications

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

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

Benefits

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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.

How to Apply

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