Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Health Care Support Worker - INTERNAL
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Equal Opportunities Statement
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 those made in English.
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Important Notes
- Conditional Offer: Successful applicants will receive an offer of appointment and information pack via email.
- Applications Close Autonomously: This vacancy may close at any time; apply early to secure consideration.
- Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via the email used in their application.
- Territory Access: Smoking is prohibited on Aneurin Bevan University Health Board sites; health resources are available for smoking cessation support.
- Policy Note: This vacancy may be withdrawn if filled internally.
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Salary Update
The Band 3 salary scale reflects the NHS Agenda for Change pay award (2026/2027) and will apply from August 2026, backdated to 1 April 2026.
Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE: Applications are only accepted from staff currently employed by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Join Royal Gwent Hospital’s Gwanwyn Ward as a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW). This opportunity welcomes energetic, compassionate individuals eager to develop skills under the guidance of qualified nurses while delivering patient-centred care during rehabilitation and discharge.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of a registered nurse or clinical lead, collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) (e.g., physiotherapists, occupational therapists).
- Demonstrate patient-centred focus, communication skills (written/verbal), and enthusiasm for positive change management.
- Provide direct and indirect care—ensuring high-quality person-focused treatment across 7/7, 24/7 operations, with flexible shifts (including nights and weekends).
Location/Lifestyle
- Wards: Offers a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities for career development and training.
- Welsh Role: Welsh-language skills are desirable, but non-Welsh speakers are equally welcome.
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Important Policy Note
No sponsorship certificates for this role under current Home Office criteria.
Organisation: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Serving 650,000 people, our multi-award-winning NHS Trust is named on:
- Providing an inclusive workplace
- Supporting flexible working, career pathways and aggressive initiatives such as the Well-being Centre of Excellence.
Why Join Us?
- Established benefits package: Paid mandatory training and in-house educational opportunities, including career paths like management development programmes.
- Healthcare innovation: Advances care closer to home through our Clinical Futures strategy.
- Expectations: Be proactive and collaborative while upholding high standards of workplace well-being.
Essential/Desirable Criteria (as per job description)
(Note: Specification is detailed separately)
- All criteria: Non-exhaustive listing for awareness; refer to full job description for eligibility requirements and expectations.
Footnotes
- Welsh/English Equality: Applications are unconditionally reviewed without bias between languages.
- Welsh Endorsement: The Health Board values the Welsh language as a societal asset in Avon and Gwent regions.
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