Nursing Support Worker - Preassessment Services

Integrated Care System; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Haverfordwest is seeking a Nursing Support Worker to join their Preassessment Team. The role involves assisting the healthcare staff and delivering high-quality patient care in preparation for elective surgeries. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 qualification in a health-related field and experience in a healthcare setting. Flexibility and good communication skills are essential. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary of £25,313 to £26,999 annually, with part-time options considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing direct patient care.
• Knowledge of healthcare support worker conduct guidelines.
• Understanding of safeguarding policies and confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of individualised care are delivered to patients.
• Work under delegation from registered nurse.
• Assist in clinical care duties for patients in preassessment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Welsh language skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject

Job description

Nursing Support Worker - Preassessment Services

Join our Preassessment Team at Withybush General Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Nursing Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive Preassesment team at Withybush General Hospital.

Our preassessment service plays a vital role in preparing patients for elective surgery. We are a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that assesses patients across a range of specialties e.g general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedics, ENT, and urology.

As part of the team, you will carry out essential assessments and investigations such as blood tests, observations, ECGs, and MRSA swabs.

The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) role is an integral part of supporting the qualified staff in the clinic. Flexibility and a proactive attitude are key, along with a good working knowledge of WPAS, Welsh Clinical Portal and Microsoft applications

We are looking for someone who is not only experienced and reliable but also friendly and approachable, someone who will fit in well with our small, dedicated team.

We welcome informal visits to the department, which will give you chance to meet the team learn more about the role and if you are still interested in the post we would encourage you to apply.

Interviews will be held on 18/8/25

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure high standards of individualised care are delivered to patients attending the preassessment clinic

Ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect at all times

You will work under the delegation of the registered nurse as well as having the ability to work competently without direct supervision

The post requires a highly motivated HCSW with excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills

The post is Monday to Friday however there may be a need to work weekends on certain occasions.

The post is Full time however part time hours will be considered.

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

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.

The 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.

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
• Welsh Language Skills (Level 1)

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 if part time)