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We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

An exciting permanent, part time opportunity has arisen for a Ward Assistant to join the busy Neonatal team based at Grange University Hospital. The hours are 15 hours per week, working 12-8pm Thursday and Friday. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, adaptable and conscientious individual; the applicant will be supporting all members of the multi-disciplinary team on the ward. The applicant will undertake a range of tasks as part of the job role, some of which include maintaining hygiene standards and infection control guidelines, such as cleaning of incubators and maintaining efficient stock levels on the Unit. The applicant will ensure sufficient stock is stored within each nursery as this is vital for continued care by the nursing and medical team. The nurse in charge may allocate tasks as deemed urgent that require prioritisation.as part of your working day.

Main duties of the job

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

At Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Neonatal team at The Grange University Hospital as a non-clinical Neonatal unit.

The role involves working on a busy neonatal unit, maintaining stock levels and complying with all infection control duties.

Previous experience of working within an acute hospital environment or a similar setting would be an advantage, including a current infection control certificate.

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

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.

Education

Essential criteria

• Basic general education
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent experience in a clinical environment in an acute hospital setting
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Literate and Numerate
  
  

Experience

Desirable criteria

• Stock Control
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Demonstrate organisational skills