# Nursing Support Worker

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

## Canonical URLs

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- **Town:** Cardiff
- **Region:** Cardiff
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (12 hour shift pattern as per ward demands)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-06T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-01T11:22:06.796Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Llantrisant/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Surgical/Surgical-v8029346
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8029346?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

We are seeking  highly motivated health care support workers to rise to the challenge of working on Ward 15 at Royal Glamorgan Hospital currently operating as a Trauma and Orthopaedic ward, with 56 beds across 2 wards 28 beds each side.

You will work alongside the Ward Manger, the Deputy Ward Manager and Registered Nurses on this busy, challenging ward. You will be responsible for supporting the registered staff in delivering high quality nursing care for all patients requiring care intervention. Experience within a care setting would be preferential but not essential.

### Main duties of the job

To be successful you will possess:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

To be self motivated, organised and flexible in your approach

The ability to work on your own using your initiative, whilst demonstrating good team working skills and behaviours in order to be part of an already established team

A clear vision for best practice

An ability to develop relationships across professional and Organisational boundaries.

You will be supported during your orientation and development. Ongoing support will be provided through team meetings and development days. You can expect to have regular contact with the Ward Manager regarding your development. You will have access to further study and opportunities to expand your role in line with service development.

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.

## Job Details

We are seeking highly motivated health care support workers to rise to the challenge of working on Ward 15 at Royal Glamorgan Hospital currently operating as a Trauma and Orthopaedic ward, with 56 beds across 2 wards 28 beds each side.

You will work alongside the Ward Manger, the Deputy Ward Manager and Registered Nurses on this busy, challenging ward. You will be responsible for supporting the registered staff in delivering high quality nursing care for all patients requiring care intervention. Experience within a care setting would be preferential but not essential.

## Job Description

To be successful you will possess:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

To be self motivated, organised and flexible in your approach

The ability to work on your own using your initiative, whilst demonstrating good team working skills and behaviours in order to be part of an already established team

A clear vision for best practice

An ability to develop relationships across professional and Organisational boundaries.

You will be supported during your orientation and development. Ongoing support will be provided through team meetings and development days. You can expect to have regular contact with the Ward Manager regarding your development. You will have access to further study and opportunities to expand your role in line with service development.

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.

## 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

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience within a care setting

**Desirable**

- Experience within a surgical setting

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency

### Communication Skills

**Essential**

- Evidence of effective Communication Skills

**Desirable**

- Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skills at Level 3 or above

## Documents

- [jdps - english (pdf, 512.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10397083)
- [sdmp - cymraeg (pdf, 664.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10397084)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (pdf, 664.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10316647)
- [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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