Job summaryThe post holder will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an 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. They are 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. All delegated activities will be in line with the NLIAH (2010) All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.They will be responsible for following plans of care within their role and recording all personally generated patient observations and document care given in patient notes. They must ensure that they are countersigned by a registered nurse. They will assist with maintaining a culture of physical health and well-being that fosters optimum health and recovery.Will participate in and meet the requirements of activities and training designed to meet the KSF outline for this post, and demonstrate a process of attaining continuous professional development, including undertaking all statutory and mandatory training relevant to role.Main duties of the jobAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board within the Trauma & Orthopaedics department at Royal Gwent Hospital.This opportunity will help you to develop your skills and experience whilst making a difference to patient care.With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and patients. You should have the vision and ability to help move the service forward, whilst getting the best out of your colleagues/team and will never compromise on quality, treating others with respect and dignity.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usAneurin 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 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDesirableMeets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specificationExperienceEssentialMeets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDesirableMeets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameAneurin Bevan University Health BoardAddressRoyal Gwent HospitalNewportNP20 2UBEmployer's websitehttps://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)