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Health Care Support Worker

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Location
Newport, Wales
Salary
£26,300 per annum
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
26 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 May 2026

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Job overview

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An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medicine 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.

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

Main duties of the job

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.

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 or 6 months experience in a care setting..

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.

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

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

Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Health Care Support Worker with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 May 2026.

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