Nursing Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Support Worker in the Day Surgery Unit - Bronglais General Hospital.

This role will involve:

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• Working as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional.
• Undertake personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
• Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client's condition and progress.
• Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
• Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales.

• Work within established procedures when delivering care; and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
• Undertake care as directed by the registered health-care professional, Provide personal care to patients/clients. This may involve using hoists, wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
• Undertake and record physiological measurements such as temperature, manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation.
• Undertake Point of Care testing, for example carrying out urinalysis and escalating any abnormalities, recording blood glucose.
• Escort patients to other departments within the healthcare setting under the delegation of a registered healthcare professional.
• Act as a chaperone when appropriate supporting and preparing patients for / during medical interventions or procedures. Ensure the safety of patients/clients requiring increased level of supervision, for example patients at risk of falls, patients with memory impairment. Maintain adequate levels of stock.
• Maintain general household cleaning area and equipment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively accepting instructions and giving feedback on patient care to relevant registered health care professionals.
• Respond appropriately to routine queries, take phone messages and pass on written and verbal information to patients and staff in a timely manner

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

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

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

Interviews will be held on 05/06/2026

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…