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Job summary

Main area
Primary Care
Grade
Band 3
Contract
2 years (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/8/2028)
Hours
Part time - 27 hours per week (Our operating hours are Mon-Fri 0800-1830 and hours will be completed during these times. To be discussed at interview.)
Job ref
100-ACS171-0726
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Neyland and Johnston Medical Practice
Town
Neyland
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum Pro Rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/07/2026 23:59
Interview date
03/08/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Nursing Support Worker – Primary Care (Managed Practices)

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

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/8/2028 

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application. 

This Nursing Support Worker role will be based at Neyland & Johnston Medical Practice to undertake a range of nursing duties under supervision of the Clinical Lead GP/ Practice Nurse/Nurse manager. This post is part-time for 27 hours per week over various hours Mon-Fri 0800-1830.

On occasion you maybe asked to work from other health board run practices.

The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the NSW role in a Primary Care setting or a General Medical Services provider as well as carry out appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other clinical staff or independently in accordance with national guidelines, Health Board/practice policies and procedures. 

Main duties of the job

This is a role that is very much part of the wider Practice Nursing team. This is a key role in supporting all Practice Clinicians and Nurses in delivering safe and efficient care to our patients.

Candidates will be expected to carry out autonomous clinics for procedures such as Phlebotomy, Wound Care, Chronic Disease monitoring, Vaccinations Clinics. Training can be provided for the right candidate who may not hold all of these competencies.

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  3/8/2026

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; 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); 99 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 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

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).
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ level 3 or above
  • Accredited Primary Care HCSW Course – Level 3
  • Additional care delivery courses/training specific to Primary Care.
  • Knowledge of Primary Care computer software
  • Accredited training in phlebotomy

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
  • Experience of caring for patients in a health care setting
  • IT literate
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
  • Experience of working within the NHS.
  • Experience of Primary Care computer software

Other

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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 desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Matt McGivern
Job title
Business Manager of GMS & Provider Services
Email address
[email protected]
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