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Preassessment Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (The post is Full time however part time hours will be considered)
Job ref
100-ACS104-0725
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£25,313 - £26,999 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
18/08/2025

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Nursing Support Worker - Preassessment Services

Band 3

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

Join our Preassessment Team at Withybush General Hospital 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced  Nursing Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive Preassesment team at Withybush General  Hospital.

Our preassessment service plays a vital role in preparing patients for elective surgery. We are a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that assesses patients across a range of specialties e.g general  surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedics, ENT, and urology.

As part of the team, you will carry out essential assessments and investigations such as blood tests, observations, ECGs, and MRSA swabs.

The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) role is an integral part of supporting the qualified staff in the clinic.  Flexibility and a proactive attitude are key, along with  a good working knowledge of WPAS, Welsh Clinical Portal and Microsoft applications 

We are looking for someone who is not only experienced and reliable but also friendly and approachable, someone who will fit in well with our small, dedicated team.

We welcome informal visits to the department, which will give you chance to meet the team learn more about the role and  if you are still interested in the post  we would encourage you to apply.

Interviews will be held on 18/8/25

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure high standards of individualised care are delivered to patients attending the preassessment clinic

Ensure patients are treated with dignity and respect at all times

You will work under the delegation of the registered nurse as well as having the ability to work competently without direct supervision

The post requires a highly motivated HCSW with excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills

The post is Monday to Friday however there may be a need to work weekends on certain occasions.

The post  is Full time however part time hours will be considered. 

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

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
  • Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
  • Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Language skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Anne Wright
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773374
Additional information

If you want to arrange a visit to the department please contact the above 

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