Job overview
Do you have a passion for community nursing and are looking to develop your knowledge and skills within this field. If so, we currently have a Band 3 vacancy within our Community Hospitals in CTMUHB, where free car parking is available.
The successful candidate will work as part of a nursing team of qualified nurses and health care support workers on Ward C3 to provide nursing support to adults with rehabilitation needs and to support complex discharge planning, ensuring that patients are discharged to the most appropriate destination.
Main duties of the job
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver care to patients
- Undertake personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation
- Ensure the registered healthcare professionals are regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress
- Ensure the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes
- Contribute to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff
- Deliver the role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSWs in Wales.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; 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 basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
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.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 Qualification in Health Care Related subject or Equivalent experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in hospital setting
Experience
Essential
- Working within relevant health or social care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills, verbal written and ability to use technology
Desirable
- Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above
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This advert is for Nursing Support Worker with Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jun 2026.
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