Job summary
- Main area
- Respiratory
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 100-ACS170-0726-A
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bronglais General Hospital
- Town
- Aberystwyth
- Salary
- £26,813 - £27,890 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/08/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Nursing Support Worker
Band 3
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]
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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.
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
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Nursing Support Worker to join our fast paced Respiratory & Endocrine team. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient-centred care to individuals with various respiratory and endocrine conditions, as well as other general medical conditions and complex discharge needs.
Working as part of the team, you will support registered nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and independence, prior to discharge.
Main duties of the job
There is an opportunity to learn new skills and gain further experience in caring for acutely unwell patients whilst developing professionally within a positive and challenging environment. This role will require you to provide holistic care to patients based on their varying needs, including clinical observations, good communication and clear document.
The unit operates a variety of shift patterns to suit service requirements including days/night rotation.
Welsh Language Level 1 is essential for this role. The Level 1 requirement in our Welsh language matrix is;
- Pronounce Welsh words, place names, department names, etc.
- Greet and understand a greeting.
- Use basic everyday words and phrases, e.g. thank you, please, excuse me, etc.
- Understand / pass on simple verbal requests of a routine / familiar / predictable kind using simple language, e.g. ‘May I speak to…’.
The Language Matrix can be found in the attachments.
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; 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. The Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you further develop your skills if necessary during the course of your employment with us.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
- Experience of working within the NHS
Language Skills
Essential criteria
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are essential
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Fiona Richardson
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01970 625741
- Additional information
Laura Cronie - Dyfi Ward Administrator - [email protected] - 01970 625741 / 07811 711509
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