# Health Care Support Worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- **Location:** Princess of Wales Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £26,300 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days, nights, weekends and bank holidays)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-23T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-19T10:51:06.240Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Bridgend/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Cardiology_Endocrine_Ward/Cardiology_Endocrine_Ward-v8206087
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8206087?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic health care assistant to work as part of a team on ward 4 in the Princess of Wales Hospital.

Ward 4 is a speciality ward caring for patients with acute cardiology and endocrine problems. It is a busy and fast paced environment where the whole strive to ensure excellent and safe care is delivered to all patients.

If you are inspired to be a valued member of this team then please apply or contact us for an informal visit.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to use Welsh in routine workplace situations, such as greeting customers, answering calls, responding to routine enquiries, providing information, arranging appointments and taking messages. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information. If you have these Welsh language skills, please apply.

### Main duties of the job

- Provision of care to patients with medical conditions- mainly cardiology and endocrine under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
- Work 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 tasks as delegated by a registered healthcare professional, in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
- Ensure the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patient’s/client’s condition and improvement/deterioration.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the healthcare setting and appropriate storage of stock items.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

### 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

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- Good communication skills – verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach

**Desirable**

- Welsh Language Skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above

### Experience

**Essential**

- Caring experience

**Desirable**

- Experience working for NHS

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Level 2 in Care or equivalent

## Documents

- [jdps english (docx, 116.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10551102)
- [sdmp cymraeg (docx, 165.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10551103)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 104.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10551104)
- [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3057)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 529.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3058)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634)

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