Ward Health Care Support Worker — Compassionate Care

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

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.