Job requirements
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Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
- Qualifications and Knowledge
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
- Qualifications and Knowledge
Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
- Qualifications and Knowledge
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
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
- Experience
Experience of working within the NHS
- Language Skills
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 3 Nursing Support Worker (Community) to work with the District Nursing Team covering the Towy Valley area.
The successful applicant will possess good communication skills and demonstrate a willingness to develop in the Nursing Support Worker role. The applicant should be willing to work flexibly within the team, under the supervision of the qualified nurses.
Main duties of the job
In return, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to join a dynamic community team with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge through training, support and supervision.
As a Nursing Support Worker you will be responsible for the delivery of high standard, cost effective nursing care, under the supervision of the Team Leader or delegated representative.
You will ensure that patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by following care plans and treatment interventions as directed by the Team Leader.
Although you will act at all times as directed by the nurse in charge of the caseload, you should be competent to work without direct supervision, within a framework that has been agreed by the Team Leader.
You will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members. You will act as a role model for Student Nurses.
The ability to travel in a timely manner between rural sites where there is limited or no public transport.
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 22/09/26
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.
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
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This advert is for Nursing Support Worker (Community) with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Nursing assistant role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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