Job summary
- Main area
- Gynaecology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 24 hours per week (Part time - 24 hours per week - 3 shifts per week)
- Job ref
- 040-ACS092-0426
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Grange University Hospital
- Town
- Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran
- Salary
- £26,300 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Support Worker Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit
Band 2
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and dedicated Healthcare Support Worker to join the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit within Gynaecology.
We are seeking an individual who is highly organised, adaptable, and able to work flexibly within a busy and sensitive Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit. The postholder will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to provide high‑quality, compassionate care to women and families experiencing early pregnancy concerns.
Key Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 / OCF Level 2 in Health or equivalent qualification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to support patients, relatives, and colleagues in often emotive situations.
- Commitment to working within the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales.
- Ability to work under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Competent in venepuncture (or willingness to undertake training).
- Flexible approach to working within the Gynaecology service.
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.
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
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
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, works well under pressure. Works well within a team
- Motivated to learn, excellent organisational skills
- Venepuncture or willingness to undertake learning of skill.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working within a healthcare related environment.
Desirable criteria
- Experience working within Gynaecology or Women's Health.
- Awareness of ABUHB Policies and Procedures.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or equivalent
- Good general education
Desirable criteria
- Healthcare related qualifications
- Interpersonal skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Claire Badger
- Job title
- Senior Nurse Gynaecology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01633 493984
- Additional information
Paquita Sanges
Unit Lead Nurse
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