Health Care Support Worker

Employer Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Children's Outpatient Department - Prince Charles Hospital Town Merthyr Tydfil Salary £25,313 - £26,999 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18/01/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

· The post holder will work as a member of the Paediatric Team, under the direction of the Ward Manager/Nurse in Charge. The post holder will always adhere to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales (WG 2011) and the NLIAH (2010) All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.

· They will support the Registered nurse in delivering a high standard of care to the child/young person and their family and will work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team within clinic situations and other establishments where/when appropriate under the direction of the Registered nurse.

· The post holder will on occasions be required to work without direct supervision.

• Maintain a high standard of care, adhering always to Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB’s policies, guidelines and procedures, and may be required on proposed changes to procedures and working practices.
• Accurately record temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, blood pressure, peak flow, height, weight, head circumference and oxygen saturation as required and be aware of normal and abnormal values, reporting to the Registrant/Medical Practitioner any changes or abnormal values.
• Following competence-based training; the post holder will undertake clinical tasks such as recording of vital signs.
• Ensuring that the needs of the child are paramount and to be aware of and adhere to Policies and Guidelines in relation to the Safeguarding of Children.
• Use effective communication skills, both written and verbal, when communicating with parents, carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team including Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians and Medical Staff, where there may be barriers to understanding e.g. hard of hearing, learning disability, English not the first language
• Adhere to the Health Board’s Information Governance Policy.
• Utilise electronic patient information systems e.g. Myrddin, paper based records to update patient information and record observations and assessments.
• Occasionally participate in collecting appropriate data and statistics required for local audit and surveys.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline ther you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave,…