Nursing Support Worker (Ward 10)

Job Overview

A rewarding opportunity has arisen for a Nursing Support Worker at Ward 10, Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest.

Ward 10 Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Nursing Support Worker (NSW) play a vital role in delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to patients with cancer, haematological conditions, and specialist palliative care needs.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the NSW supports Registered Nurses, Doctors, and Allied Health Professionals in the assessment, monitoring, and delivery of patient- centred care. The role involves providing practical and emotional support to patients and their families throughout their treatment journey, promoting comfort, dignity, and wellbeing while ensuring care is delivered in accordance with professional standards and organisational values.

The post holder contributes to delivering holistic care that addresses the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of patients, particularly those receiving complex treatments or end-of-life car

The role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, compassion, and a commitment to providing high-quality care to individuals with complex and often life-limiting conditions. The NSW is an integral member of the Ward 10 team, helping to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and dignified care throughout their hospital stay.

Main duties of the job

There is an opportunity to learn new skills and gain further experience in caring for acutely unwell Oncology, Palliative and Haematology patients while developing professionally within a positive and challenging environment. This role will require you to undertake delegated clinical observations and to communicate effectively.

The Ward operates a rotational shift patterns of 11.5 hour long days and Nights, 7.5 hour earlies and lates in order to meet the service requirements.

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 01/09/2026

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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
  
  

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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