Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Health Care Support Worker Gynaecology Ambulatory Care Unit

The closing date is 03 June 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, dynamic, resourceful and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly gynaecology ambulatory unit. You will need to have a keen interest women's health, with the vision and passion to optimise high quality patient care.

The successful applicant will need to have a flexible and adaptable approach as there will be a requirement to cover and support clinics in various settings within the health board. The department has various clinics including; colposcopy, hysteroscopy and other specialist clinics. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary professional team supporting an ever-evolving service, which will contribute to the ever-changing landscape of gynaecology.

We offer the successful applicants a supportive and happy working environment. The successful candidate will receive full training to undertake the role safely and effectively and will be a valued team member.

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.

The successful applicant needs to have an interest in women's health, have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.The service aims to provide a high standard of care and is committed to continual service improvement within the speciality.Some experience of working within a gynaecology setting would be an advantage, though this is not essential as full training and support will be provided.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS136-0525

Job locations

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant needs to have an interest in women's health, have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.The service aims to provide a high standard of care and is committed to continual service improvement within the speciality.Some experience of working within a gynaecology setting would be an advantage, though this is not essential as full training and support will be provided.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant needs to have an interest in women's health, have excellent communication skills and work well within a multidisciplinary team.The service aims to provide a high standard of care and is committed to continual service improvement within the speciality.Some experience of working within a gynaecology setting would be an advantage, though this is not essential as full training and support will be provided.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Working within Women's health. Basic IT skills

skills

Essential

  • Ability to do observations,

Desirable

  • ability to take blood, swabs

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience

Desirable

  • working within a clinic setting

Working within ABUHB

Essential

  • AS ABOVE

Desirable

  • Working on ABUHB Bank
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

  • Working within Women's health. Basic IT skills

skills

Essential

  • Ability to do observations,

Desirable

  • ability to take blood, swabs

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical experience

Desirable

  • working within a clinic setting

Working within ABUHB

Essential

  • AS ABOVE

Desirable

  • Working on ABUHB Bank

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse Colposcopy/ Ambulatory Care Unit

Claire Adams

claire.adams@wales.nhs.uk

01873732117

Details

Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-ACS136-0525

Job locations

Nevill Hall Hospital

Brecon Road

Abergavenny

NP7 7EG


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