Ward Assistant, Acute Medical Unit - INTERNAL

Role summary

This internal Ward Assistant position in the Acute Medical Unit is focused on keeping the ward organised, safe, and ready for patient care. The role is designed to free up registered nurses by taking on non-clinical tasks and helping ensure equipment, supplies, and work areas are kept in order.

The postholder will help maintain a clean and efficient ward environment, support patient movement, manage stock, and carry out a range of ward-based administrative and catering duties.

Main duties

• Carry out regular checks of the ward environment and take action to keep the area orderly.
• Clean clinical areas using the correct equipment, products, methods, and cleaning schedules.
• Support ward catering duties as required.
• Assist with moving patients safely and appropriately.
• Monitor and manage stock levels so supplies remain available, labelled, charged, and ready for use.
• Help with administrative tasks linked to the running of the ward.
• Work collaboratively with Facilities staff, Ward Clerks, Porters, and Stock Controllers.
• Support a clutter-free nurses’ station and efficient bed space cleaning and preparation to promote smooth patient flow.

About the organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a large NHS employer serving a population of 650,000 and employing more than 16,000 staff. The organisation provides integrated acute, primary, and community care and promotes care closer to home alongside high-quality hospital services when needed.

The Health Board offers paid mandatory training, in-house development programmes, recognised qualifications, career pathways, management development opportunities, flexible working, occupational health support, and wellbeing initiatives.

Important notes

Applications are welcomed from people with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates, and from members of the Armed Forces community. Candidates may apply in Welsh, and Welsh-language applications will be treated equally with English-language applications.

Support and reasonable adjustments can be discussed directly with the recruiting manager named in the advert. No personal or medical details are required unless you choose to share information relevant to support needs. If documents are needed in another format or larger font, the recruiting manager or the recruitment team can help.

If shortlisted, communication will be sent to the email address used in the application, so applicants should monitor their inbox regularly. A conditional offer and information pack will be sent by email to successful interview candidates.

This vacancy may close early if filled, including through internal redeployment. The post may also be withdrawn at any time if it is filled through the internal redeployment process.

The Health Board operates a smoke-free policy across all sites. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on Health Board premises for staff, contractors, patients, or visitors.

The salary scale for Band 3 has been revised as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be introduced in August 2026, backdated to 1 April 2026 where applicable.

Eligibility

This vacancy is open only to staff currently employed by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Welsh and English speakers are both welcome, and Welsh language ability is desirable for this role.

Skills and criteria

Applicants should meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the attached job description and person specification for skills, experience, and qualifications.