We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates 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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY ANEURIN BEVAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026. Successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards will have a salary as per the 2026/27 pay award. The pay circular is available via this link: https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job Overview
The Ward Assistant will ensure a sustainable workplace organization method where all equipment and supplies are located in the most efficient and logical place, resources are perpetually stocked, labelled, charged and ready for use, the nurses’ station is clutter‑free and methodical and timely patient flow is enabled by efficient bed‑space cleaning and preparation. The role has been designed to release nursing time to provide direct patient care, with Registered Nurses doing only what they should do, delegating non‑clinical responsibilities and tasks to the Ward Assistant.
Main duties of the job
The Ward Assistant will carry out routine observation of the ward environment and will act to ensure a well‑organised ward, undertaking cleaning of clinical areas using appropriate equipment, materials and cleaning products, to the method and frequencies required; ward‑based catering tasks, movement of patients, stock control and administration duties.
The Ward Assistant will work closely with Facilities Colleagues, Ward Clerks, Porters & Stock Controllers, complementing their roles and responsibilities with a specific focus on releasing nurses’ time to care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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. 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.
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