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Job summary

Main area
Human Resources
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week (Full time)
Job ref
040-AC360-0726
Employer
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Grange University Hospital
Town
Cwmbran
Salary
£28,819 - £31,626 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/07/2026 23:59
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HR Support Officer

Band 4

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English. 

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Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments or support needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 or email [email protected] 

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Health Board grounds are required to be smoke-free by law.  Smoking is not permitted anywhere on ABUHB sites. This applies to all staff, contractors, patients and visitors. More details are available in our Smoke-Free Environment Policy . For help to quit smoking please contact our Help Me Quit Team About Help Me Quit - Aneurin Bevan University Health Board 

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

The Complex HR Team in Workforce and Organisational Development are looking to recruit experienced, enthusiastic support officers to become a key member of their team.

These roles are pivotal in supporting the organisation in achieving its workforce attendance and wellbeing objectives, ensuring a comprehensive and proactive sickness absence management service that supports the workforce team, managers and employees in the effective management of attendance and wellbeing.
 
The post holder will coordinate and monitor sickness absence processes, provide advice on policies and procedures, facilitate timely interventions, and work collaboratively with employees, Managers, Occupational Health wellbeing and other stakeholders to support employee wellbeing, attendance improvement, and organisational compliance. The role contributes to reducing sickness absence levels, promoting a healthy workforce, and ensuring a consistent, fair, and compassionate approach to attendance management across the organisation.

 

You will need to possess excellent organisational and persuasive skills as you will be a key player in arranging and co-ordinating a large number of meetings, securing key participants and preparing documentation.

You will also be responsible for providing reports relating to sickness absence activity undertaken on a monthly basis

Main duties of the job

To provide support to the Operational HR Team.  Your main duties will include:

  • Analysing key performance metrics and data relating to sickness absence, monitoring trends
  • Ensuring employees and managers receive timely advice and guidance throughout the attendance management process
  • Arranging meeting and hearings
  • Updating reports
  • Preparing documentation including scanning, photocopying, binding

 

 

 

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.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

 

This position is based at Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital, and agile working arrangements are supported.

Flexible working opportunities are available.

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Diploma level of education or equivalent demonstrable expertise in a full range of administrative skills, acquired through training and experience.
  • Good general education
  • Advanced keyboard skills
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of further study and personal development
  • An interest in the work of an HR department

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive Office experience, use of electronic diary management
  • Extensive use and knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicola Mather
Job title
Head of HR
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07583019673

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