Nursing Support Worker

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare institution in Llanelli is seeking a committed Nursing Support Worker for a permanent part-time position on the Community Nursing Team. The role involves delivering high-quality care to patients in their homes while supporting a Clinical Nurse Specialist. Candidates should be experienced in community nursing, flexible with travel and shifts, and preferably proficient in Welsh. This position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in patient care within the community.

Qualifications

• Experienced Nursing Support Worker with a background in community nursing.
• Ability to work with a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Capacity to follow care plans independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality care to patients at home.
• Ensure standards of individualised care are met.
• Participate in professional development within the community nursing practice.

Skills

Experience in nursing support

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Management of independent duties

Communication in Welsh

Job description

Job Overview

Permanent part‑time Nursing Support Worker position on the Community Nursing Team, supporting the Community Diabetic Clinical Nurse Specialist in Carmarthenshire. The role operates as part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high‑quality care in patients’ homes across the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients in their own homes as part of a nursing team, guided by the Community Diabetic Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Ensure high standards of individualised care are delivered to patients and their families and carers within the home environment, following care plans and treatment interventions delegated by the registered nurse.
• Work competently without direct supervision, applying nursing knowledge and skills.
• Travel between sites in a timely manner and work a 7‑day shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays if required.
• Support the health board’s bilingualism policy, communicating in Welsh where appropriate and helping patients and colleagues where necessary.
• Actively participate in professional development and support the improvement of community nursing practice.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experienced and committed Nursing Support Worker with a professional background in community nursing.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
• Capacity to manage independent duties and follow delegated care plans.
• Willingness to travel between sites and work a flexible, 7‑day schedule.
• Desirable: proficiency in Welsh. If Welsh language requirements are not yet met, the health board offers learning options.
• Commitment to providing safe, compassionate care in a community setting.

Equal Opportunities

All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.