Band 2 HCA (ABUHB)

Express Nursing are providing agency staffing in line with the All Wales Framework agreement.

As an agency HCA, you will be offered shifts in a range of inpatient and outpatient services in busy and fast paced environments that offer the opportunity to work closely with the medical team and other professions. Opportunities for learning are vast and will be fully supported. Safe and timely triage of patients is essential, and support will be offered to develop the assessment skills required to undertake this.

Main duties of the job

• Timely triage of new admissions
• Communicating with family/relatives
• Effective transfer of patients to other wards/hospitals
• Flexible working across Medical and Surgical Wards (Gastro, Respiratory, COTE, ENT ect)
• Qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

You will need to be fully compliant before we can offer details of shifts as your information will be shared with the Health Board.

A minimum of 12 months UK hospital experience is required.

Full DBS checks are required, it is a client requirement that we cannot offer shifts to anyone with any criminal convictions or cautions showing on their DBS checks. DBS must be on the update service.

Beneficial:

• Full UK driving Licence
• Ability to travel within geographical area to meet the needs of the service

In order to maximise your shifts, if you are relocating to the area, we recommend centralised accommodation in order to maximise the number of locations where we can offer work. Sometimes shifts might be early or late shifts, which we can book across multiple wards at the same hospital.

We do not offer sponsorship.

We are committed to your wellbeing, professional growth, and long-term career success. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led organisation that invests in you — not just as an employee, but as a professional and an individual.

With us, you will benefit from:

• Competitive pay, including enhanced bank holiday rates
• Comprehensive specialist clinical training
• Regular, reliable shift patterns
• Monthly staff recognition and reward initiatives
• Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
• A collaborative, respectful team culture where your contribution truly matters

Our people choose to build their careers here because they feel supported, appreciated, and proud to be part of something that makes a genuine difference.