Job overview
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Nursing Support Worker to join our fast paced Respiratory & Endocrine team. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient-centred care to individuals with various respiratory and endocrine conditions, as well as other general medical conditions and complex discharge needs.
Working as part of the team, you will support registered nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team to promote recovery and independence, prior to discharge.
Main duties of the job
There is an opportunity to learn new skills and gain further experience in caring for acutely unwell patients whilst developing professionally within a positive and challenging environment. This role will require you to provide holistic care to patients based on their varying needs, including clinical observations, good communication and clear document.
The unit operates a variety of shift patterns to suit service requirements including days/night rotation.
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 31/07/2026.
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
- Experience of working within the NHS
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
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)
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This advert is for Nursing Support Worker 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 if part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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