Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Endoscopy Team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join us. It is not necessary to have any previous experience as full training will be provided. This presents a great opportunity for HealthCare support workers who are interested in specialising in Endoscopy. We are currently working towards JAG accreditation, which is the gold standard awarded to organisations providing the highest quality gastrointestinal endoscopy services - so if you join with us you can be confident you will be part of something excellent.
Successful applicants will be expected to support the team with ward care for pre- and post-procedure care. You will be working within the theatre environment & Recovery. You will also be responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of flexible endoscopes.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Endoscopy Team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr. We have a well-established, friendly and welcoming team that will provide and encourage you with excellent development opportunities and clinical support.
We are a very busy unit providing both elective and emergency patient care. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and organised individual to join our team, who also enjoys working to a high standard.
We are able to provide structured training, mentorship and support, offering excellent development opportunities to gain experience and clinical knowledge within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, to include Accountability and the Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales. Education is strongly supported and you will be encouraged to attend relevant courses and training to be able to support the Endoscopy patient care pathway to include the decontamination of endoscopes.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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
Details Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
040-ACS181-0725
Job locations
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Hengoed
CF82 7GP
Job description Job 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.
Job description Job 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 ABILITIES Essential
* Ability to speak welsh
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING Essential
* Experience of working with people
Desirable
* IT skills
EXPERIENCE Essential
* Working within hospital environment
Desirable
* Experience of endoscopy/theatre environment
QUALIFICATION Essential
* Level 3 qualification
Desirable
* Level 2 qualification
Person Specification ABILITIES Essential
* Ability to speak welsh
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING Essential
* Experience of working with people
Desirable
* IT skills
EXPERIENCE Essential
* Working within hospital environment
Desirable
* Experience of endoscopy/theatre environment
QUALIFICATION Essential
* Level 3 qualification
Desirable
* Level 2 qualification
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.
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).
Additional information 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.
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).
Employer details Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Hengoed
CF82 7GP
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr Way
Hengoed
CF82 7GP
Employer's website
https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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