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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Nursing Support Worker
Haverfordwest On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,475 employees
Patient carePhlebotomyPhysiological measurementsPoint of care testingUrinalysis
Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a busy clinical environment. Proficiency in recording physiological data and adhering to infection control and local guidance policies is essential.
Job Description
Job Overview
interviews to be held on 13/10/2026
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be able to plan and prioritise own delegated workload, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely and effectively , using their initiative to prioritise the work based on the needs of patients, adjusting to ensure emergencies and priority tasks are completed to deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach is essential for this role.
Record accurate and timely information in the appropriate documentation including documenting for example weight, height, body mass index (BMI).
Undertake and record physiological measurements such as temperature, manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, including recording information on Early Warning Score.
Undertake Point of Care testing, for example carrying out urinalysis and escalating any abnormalities, recording blood glucose, including conducting compliance with both internal and external quality assessment of equipment.
Obtain diagnostic samples, obtaining venous blood samples ensuring the correct handling and sending of specimens whilst adhering to infection control and local guidance polices.
Working for our organisation
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:
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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interviews to be held on 13/10/2026
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate should be able to plan and prioritise own delegated workload, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely and effectively , using their initiative to prioritise the work based on the needs of patients, adjusting to ensure emergencies and priority tasks are completed to deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach is essential for this role.
Record accurate and timely information in the appropriate documentation including documenting for example weight, height, body mass index (BMI).
Undertake and record physiological measurements such as temperature, manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, including recording information on Early Warning Score.
Undertake Point of Care testing, for example carrying out urinalysis and escalating any abnormalities, recording blood glucose, including conducting compliance with both internal and external quality assessment of equipment.
Obtain diagnostic samples, obtaining venous blood samples ensuring the correct handling and sending of specimens whilst adhering to infection control and local guidance polices.
Working for our organisation
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
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Skills
Patient carePhlebotomyPhysiological measurementsPoint of care testingUrinalysisBlood glucose monitoringInfection controlDocumentationWorkload prioritizationCompassionate careClinical support
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn darparu gwasanaethau gofal iechyd GIG i bobl sy’n byw yn Sir Gâr, Sir Benfro a Cheredigion, a siroedd sy’n ffinio. Mae gennym dros 13,000 o staff a gyda’n gilydd rydym yn darparu gwasanaethau cynradd, cymuned, yn yr ysbyty, iechyd meddwl ac anghenion dysgu. Gweithiwn mewn partneriaeth gyda’r tri awdurdod lleol, yn ogystal â chydweithwyr cyhoeddus, preifat a trydydd sector, a hefyd ein tîm o wirfoddolwyr gwerthfawr. 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. Thinking of joining us? Contact us with recruiting queries on RecruitmentCampaigns.hdd@wales.nhs.uk
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