Nursing Support Worker (Community)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberaeron; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hywel Dda University Health Board invites applications for a Band 3 Nursing Support Worker (Community) to join the Leg Ulcer Service in Ceredigion. The role demands the ability to travel between rural sites with limited public transport, and to work under the supervision of qualified nurses within a dynamic community team.

You will deliver high-standard nursing care, develop skills through training, and support student nurses. Welsh language ability is desirable but English speakers are welcome.

Aufgaben

• Provide high standard, cost-effective nursing care under supervision of the Team Leader or delegated representative.
• Communicate effectively with team members and act as a role model for Student Nurses.
• Be willing to develop in the HCSW role and work flexibly within the team.
• Able to travel between rural sites in a timely manner where there is limited or no public transport.
• Ensure patients receive safe, individualized and effective care by following care plans and treatment interventions as directed by the Team Leader.

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

You must have the ability to travel between rural sites in a timely manner where there is limited or no public transport. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 3 Nursing Support Worker (Community) to work with the Leg Ulcer Service in Ceredigion.

You must have the ability to travel between rural sites in a timely manner where there is limited or no public transport. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 3 Nursing Support Worker (Community) to work with the Leg Ulcer Service in Ceredigion.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will possess good communication skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop in the HCSW role. The applicant should be willing to work flexibly within the team, under the supervision of the qualified nurses. In return, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to join a dynamic community team with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through training, support and supervision. As a senior Health Care Support Worker you will be responsible for the delivery of high standard, cost effective nursing care, under the supervision of the Team Leader or delegated representative. You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by following care plans and treatment interventions as directed by the Team Leader. Although you will act at all times as directed by the nurse in charge of the caseload, you should be competent to work without direct supervision, within a framework that has been agreed by the Team Leader. You will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members. You will act as a role model for Student Nurses. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 16/11/2026.

Working for our organisation

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; 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

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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