Job Description

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Community Health Care Support Worker to work within the Pembrokeshire Community Clinics, based in South Pembrokeshire Hospital. The post holder will be required to work within Leg Ulcer, Well Leg, Catheter and Earwax Management Clinics. The post is part-time, various hours available.



We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with good inter-personal skills who is willing to work flexibly and support the Community Clinics service. If you have a passion for providing high quality care, then come and join our team of like-minded experienced and supportive staff and contribute to the excellent service we provide for our patients. We value our staff and understand the need for support and job satisfaction in your role. Experience desirable but full induction and training will be provided to the successful candidate.



Main duties of the job



Following training and assessment, as part of a plan of care, undertake delegated clinical interventions including:



Non-complex wounds Non-complex leg ulcer care (including venous and arterial ulceration) Non-complex foot care Pressure damage prevention and treatment Venepuncture ANTT Physiological observations Catheter care Health promotion advice and support Assist in trial without catheter clinic Ear micro suctioning Make accurate observations of the physical, psychological, social and environmental situations and communicating these observations with the registered nurse Accurately record patient's vital signs e.g. temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate (if required) Recognising and reporting abnormalities Participating in risk assessment activities relating to patient care Obtaining specimens for diagnostic analysis e.g. urine, venepuncture Communicate effectively with the registered nurse/Senior Sister/Clinical Lead Nurses and members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals:

Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals:

Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;



48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;



Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;



Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Interviews will be held on 14/07/25



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 desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.