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
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
Other
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Experience
Essential
- 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
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of Primary Care computer software
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- 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
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This advert is for Nursing Support Worker – Primary Care (Managed Practices) with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Pro Rata. The contract type is 2 years (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/8/2028). The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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