Registered Specialist Nurse - Health Inclusion Service - INTERNAL in Newport

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Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Health Inclusion Service for a motivated registered nurse committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable and underserved populations.

The post holder will provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care, ensuring individuals receive respectful, holistic support tailored to their needs. Working across all five Health Board localities, they will help reduce health inequalities by engaging with hard-to-reach groups, improving access to services, and addressing barriers to care.

The role includes promoting understanding of the social determinants of health through education, advice, and support for communities and multidisciplinary teams. Working collaboratively with partner organisations, the successful candidate will contribute to innovative approaches that improve health equity and advocate for vulnerable individuals.

As an autonomous practitioner, they will be responsible for delivering evidence-based care, using advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional judgement to support complex decision-making.

This is a rewarding opportunity to combine clinical expertise, leadership, and innovation while making a meaningful difference to disadvantaged communities.

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 11 months from start date due to secondment cover. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

Main duties of the job

The post holder supports the Senior Nurse in the delivery and development of high-quality healthcare services for socially vulnerable, underserved, and hard-to-reach populations across all five Health Board localities. The role contributes to the management and coordination of services, ensuring safe, effective, and equitable care while reducing health inequalities. The post holder works collaboratively with multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams, deputises for nursing colleagues when required, and represents Primary and Community Care at operational and strategic levels. Acting as a clinical expert and professional role model, they promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and the implementation of healthcare policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include undertaking initial health assessments for asylum seekers, completing the All Wales Health Assessment Record (Blue Book), delivering cultural awareness training to healthcare professionals, and supporting integrated care pathways through effective assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of services. The role also involves educating professionals and communities on the health needs and social determinants affecting vulnerable populations to improve health outcomes and service accessibility.

Working for our organisation

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.

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