Nursing Support Worker (Sponsorship Available) at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Nursing Support Worker (Primary Care) to join the friendly and supportive team at Bryntirion Surgery, Bargoed.

The post is for 30 hours per week, working over 5 days.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is looking for staff who have energy, enthusiasm, commitment and drive and who are patient-centred.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering care to patients within a Primary Care setting, under supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional.

Job Details

• Employer: Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

• Job Title: Nursing Support Worker

• Location: United Kingdom

• Salary: £26,813 to £27,890 a year

• Job Type: Full-time

• Working Hours: 30 hours per week, working over 5 days

• Closing Date: 29 October 2026

Main Duties of the Job

– Plan and prioritise own delegated workload, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely and effectively, using your initiative to prioritise the work based on the needs of patients, adjusting to ensure emergencies and priority tasks are completed to deadlines.

– Work within established procedures when delivering care; and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.

– Record accurate and timely information in the appropriate documentation including documenting for example, height, weight, BMI.

– Support registered health professional in the delivery of chronic disease and other clinics as required.

– Undertake and record physiological measurements which may vary depending on the speciality for example, temperature, blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse and diabetic foot checks, escalating all abnormal findings to the registered healthcare professional.

– Undertake Point of Care testing, for example carrying out urinalysis including pregnancy testing, and escalating any abnormalities, recording blood glucose, including conducting compliance with both internal and external quality assessment of equipment.

These clinical duties are not exhaustive and the Nursing Support Worker may be required to attend further study to develop new skills.

Job Description and Responsibilities

Please see JD and PS attached.

You should provide evidence of equivalent experience and evidence work-based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and work-based training/short course.

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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

– Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience and can evidence work-based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and work-based training/short courses.

– Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).

– Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting, for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

Experience

Essential

– Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.

Desirable

• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.

• Experience of working within the NHS.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills – verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.

• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.

• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.

• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.

• Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.

• Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as TEAMS.

• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.

Desirable

– Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.

Other Requirements

Essential

– Ability to work a range of shift patterns.

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).

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.

About Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent.

With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, the Health Board provides safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings.

As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to its work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

The Health Board’s work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out its long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for the population.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board focuses on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

The Health Board is committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop.

Its values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how staff care for patients and how they treat one another.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package.

Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

How to Apply

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