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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Nursing Support Worker – Primary Care (Managed Practices)
Neyland On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,450 employees
Nursing SupportPhlebotomyWound CareChronic Disease MonitoringVaccinations
Requirements
Candidates should have a good understanding of the Nursing Support role within a Primary Care or General Medical Services setting. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable, though English speakers are also welcome.
Job Description
Job Overview
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/8/2028
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
This Nursing Support Worker role will be based at Neyland & Johnston Medical Practice to undertake a range of nursing duties under supervision of the Clinical Lead GP/ Practice Nurse/Nurse manager. This post is part-time for 27 hours per week over various hours Mon-Fri 0800-1830.
On occasion you maybe asked to work from other health board run practices.
The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the NSW role in a Primary Care setting or a General Medical Services provider as well as carry out appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other clinical staff or independently in accordance with national guidelines, Health Board/practice policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
This is a role that is very much part of the wider Practice Nursing team. This is a key role in supporting all Practice Clinicians and Nurses in delivering safe and efficient care to our patients.
Candidates will be expected to carry out autonomous clinics for procedures such as Phlebotomy, Wound Care, Chronic Disease monitoring, Vaccinations Clinics. Training can be provided for the right candidate who may not hold all of these competencies.
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 3/8/2026
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.
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/8/2028
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
This Nursing Support Worker role will be based at Neyland & Johnston Medical Practice to undertake a range of nursing duties under supervision of the Clinical Lead GP/ Practice Nurse/Nurse manager. This post is part-time for 27 hours per week over various hours Mon-Fri 0800-1830.
On occasion you maybe asked to work from other health board run practices.
The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the NSW role in a Primary Care setting or a General Medical Services provider as well as carry out appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with General Practitioners, Practice Nurses and other clinical staff or independently in accordance with national guidelines, Health Board/practice policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
This is a role that is very much part of the wider Practice Nursing team. This is a key role in supporting all Practice Clinicians and Nurses in delivering safe and efficient care to our patients.
Candidates will be expected to carry out autonomous clinics for procedures such as Phlebotomy, Wound Care, Chronic Disease monitoring, Vaccinations Clinics. Training can be provided for the right candidate who may not hold all of these competencies.
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 3/8/2026
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); 99 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.
Education
Professional Certificate
Skills
Nursing SupportPhlebotomyWound CareChronic Disease MonitoringVaccinationsPrimary CarePatient 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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