Job Description

We are looking for motivated and dynamic Nursing Support Workers to join our dedicated teams in Withybush General Hospital. Vacancies are available in the following areas:



Emergency Department



Ward 1 - Trauma and Orthopaedic ward specialising in trauma and elective procedures



Ward 4 - Surgical Ward specialising in General and Colorectal



Ward 7 - A cute medical ward specialising in Gastroenterology



Ward 10 - O ncology, Haematology & General Medical



Ward 11 - Hyper Acute Stroke/ Rehabilitation



Please state in your application which area you are interested in working in.



There is an opportunity to learn new skills and gain further experience in caring for acutely unwell 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 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 every day 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 Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.



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.