Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Ward Assistant, Ward 4/1 - INTERNAL
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Job Overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
The Ward Assistant will ensure a sustainable workplace organization 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.
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.
Main Duties of the Job
The Ward Assistant will carry out routine observation of the ward environment and will act to ensure a well-organized 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.
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The Ward Assistant will work closely with Facilities Colleagues, Ward Clerks, and Porters, complementing their roles and responsibilities with a specific focus on releasing nurses’ time to care.
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 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 specialty 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 programs, opportunities to complete recognized qualifications, and professional career pathways, including a range of management development programs. 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.
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