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.

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.

Welsh Language Level 1 is essential for this role. The Level 1 requirement in our Welsh language matrix is;

Pronounce Welsh words, place names, department names, etc.
Greet and understand a greeting.
Use basic everyday words and phrases, e.g. thank you, please, excuse me, etc.
Understand / pass on simple verbal requests of a routine / familiar / predictable kind using simple language, e.g. ‘May I speak to…’.

The Language Matrix can be found in the attachments.

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. The Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you further develop your skills if necessary during the course of your employment with us.