Ward Assistant, Bargoed Ward - INTERNAL

Role overview

An internal permanent part-time opportunity has opened for a Ward Assistant to support the stroke rehabilitation team at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr University Hospital in Ystrad Mynach, Wales. The post calls for someone energetic, reliable, flexible and detail-focused who can work alongside the ward’s multidisciplinary team and contribute to the smooth running of a busy clinical environment.

Main duties

The role centres on helping the ward function effectively by supporting day-to-day operational tasks, maintaining cleanliness and infection prevention standards, and keeping stock supplies at appropriate levels. The postholder may also be asked by the nurse in charge to take on urgent tasks that need immediate attention and prioritisation during the working day.

Experience and skills

Candidates should bring recent experience in an acute hospital or similar clinical setting. An existing infection control certificate would be an advantage. The role requires someone who is literate, numerate and able to organise their work well. Knowledge of stock control is desirable.

Working environment and organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a large NHS employer serving a population of 650,000 with more than 16,000 staff. The organisation offers paid mandatory training, in-house development programmes, access to recognised qualifications, management development opportunities, flexible working, occupational health support and a strong focus on wellbeing and career progression. Its Clinical Futures approach is aimed at improving care closer to home while maintaining high-quality hospital services.

Eligibility and application notes

Important: Applications will only be considered from employees currently working for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The post may be removed if it is filled through the internal redeployment process. The organisation does not currently have Home Office sponsorship approval for this role, so candidates needing a certificate of sponsorship cannot be shortlisted or interviewed.

Welsh language applications are encouraged and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, though English and Welsh speakers are equally welcome. The employer also welcomes applications from people with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and members of the Armed Forces Community.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, you are encouraged to contact the recruiting manager named in the advert or the recruitment team. Support is available for alternative formats such as large print or braille via the recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk. If successful, the conditional offer and information pack will be sent by email. Correspondence about the recruitment process will also be sent to the email address registered on the application form, so candidates should monitor their inbox regularly. The employer reserves the right to close the vacancy early. The health board also operates a smoke-free policy across all sites, with smoking prohibited for staff, contractors, patients and visitors.