Health Care Support Worker - D5W

Job summary Main area Health Care Support Workers Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week, Various hours available) Job ref 040-ACS106-0426 Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Royal Gwent Hospital Town Newport Salary £26,300 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/04/2026 23:59 Employer heading Health Care Support Worker - D5W Band 2 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 applications made in English. Each job advert includes the relevant manager's contact details, and you are encouraged to discuss any adjustments you may require directly with them. There is no obligation to disclose any personal or medical information—simply let us know what support would help you to participate fully. 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 abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk 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. Please check your email account regularly . Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working. Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1 st April 2026. Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1 st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086 Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen within theMedicine Division of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for caring, enthusiastic, motivated individuals. If you are looking for new challenges this may be the opportunity for you. You will be expected to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team and be actively involved in providing high standards of quality care. Main duties of the job You will also be expected to demonstrate a high level of nursing assessment and clinical care skills by supporting Band 5 nurses and other Band 2 HCSW's. In addition you will be required to provide support and advice to patients and their families/carers. NVQ Level 2 essential. The post holder will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an Adult Inpatient department/ward, focusing on the direct needs of service users undergoing healthcare treatments. The post holder is expected to work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. You will be expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales under the direction and close supervision of and reporting to a registered nurse. 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 This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements 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 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. Detailed job description and main responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac Person specification Experience Essential criteria Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable criteria Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable criteria Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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 Applicant requirements 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. Welsh language skills are desirable Documents to download Job Description and Person Specification ( PDF , 212.6 KB ) Occupational Health Form ( PDF , 656.5 KB ) Values & Behaviour Framework ( PDF , 700.7 KB ) NWSSP Recruitment Services Privacy Notice ( PDF , 696.3 KB ) Agile Hybrid Working Framework ( PDF , 5.9 MB ) Home Working Policy and Guidance ( PDF , 380.6 KB ) Guidance Notes for Applicants Nov 25 ( PDF , 322.5 KB ) Flexible Working Policy ( PDF , 584.4 KB ) Apply online now Further details / informal visits contact Name Rachel Oak Job title Ward Manager Email address Rachel.

Oak@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 01633 231415 Additional information List jobs with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors