Nursing Support Worker

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A health board in Wales is seeking motivated Nursing Support Workers to join their theater team at Bronglais General Hospital. The role includes clinical responsibilities and the potential to learn new skills within a supportive environment. Candidates who can speak Welsh are particularly encouraged to apply. The position offers a salary between £25,313 and £26,999 per annum, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and confidentiality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated clinical observations.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and patients.

Skills

Direct patient care

Communication skills

Ability to work shift patterns

Education

Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject

Job description

We are looking for motivated and dynamic Nursing Support Workers to join our dedicated theatre team at Bronglais General Hospital.

Vacancies are available in both Main Theatre and the Day Surgery Unit.

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

There is an opportunity to learn new skills and gain experience in peri operative care whilst developing professionally within a positive and challenging environment.This role will require you to undertake delegated clinical observations and to communicate effectively.

The unit operates a variety of shift patterns to suit service requirements including days/night rotation.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 22/10/2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Level 3 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 the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• 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)

Experience

• Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS

Language Skills

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Arall

• Ability to work a range of shift patterns

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum pro rata