Nursing Support Worker (Primary Care)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Nursing Support Worker (Primary Care) to join our friendly and supportive team at Bryntirion Surgery, Bargoed. The post is for 30 hours per week, working over 5 days.

We are looking for staff who have energy, enthusiasm, commitment and drive and who are patient-centred.

You will have the opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering care to patients within a Primary Care setting, under supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional.

Main duties of the job

• Plan and prioritise own delegated workload, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely and effectively, using your initiative to prioritise the work based on the needs of patients, adjusting to ensure emergencies and priority tasks are completed to deadlines.
• Work within established procedures when delivering care; and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
• Record accurate and timely information in the appropriate documentation including documenting for example, height, weight, BMI
• Support registered health professional in the delivery of chronic disease and other clinics as required
• Undertake and record physiological measurements which may vary depending on the speciality for example, temperature, blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse and diabetic foot checks, escalating all abnormal findings to the registered healthcare professional
• Undertake Point of Care testing, for example carrying out urinalysis including pregnancy testing, and escalating anyabnormalities, recording blood glucose, including conducting compliance with both internal and external quality assessment of equipment.These clinical duties are not exhaustive and the Nursing Support Worker may be required to attend further study to develop new skills.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.