Job summary
- Main area
- Rheumatology clinic
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (9-5, Monday - Friday excluding bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 110-ACS184-0725-A
- Employer
- Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess of Wales hospital
- Town
- Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
- Salary
- £25,313 - £26,999 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Health Care Assistant
Band 3
Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.
Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.
At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.
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Job overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a part time , permanent Band 3 senior health care assistant for Rheumatology clinic.
You will be part of a friendly and proactive team and will support the registered nurses as well as running a phlebotomy clinics and a Dexa scanning service as well as assisting the Doctor and specialist nurse clinics.
Phlebotomy skills are preferable, however full training will be provided, evidence of significant experience as a healthcare assistant is essential.
The role is Monday - Friday, excluding bank holidays and weekends.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the role include:
- Perform phlebotomy in a dedicated clinic/outpatient setting.
- Recording of observations
- Record weight and height measurements
- Maintain adequate heath records
- Maintain communication with patients
- Assist Doctors and specialist nurses in outpatient clinic
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
Working for our organisation
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a member of the Rheumatology outpatient department team, the Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver a high standard of care and experience to patients who visit the department. The HCSW will work under the instruction of the clinical team members to assist with a range of clinical tasks required during the patient’s outpatient appointment. They will have a close working relationship with the administration team to receive clinic lists and report relevant information required for future appointments.
They will complete a range of administration tasks delegated by registered professionals to ensure that patients receive their prescriptions on time and attend an annual review appointment.
They work closely with patients to ensure treatments and investigations are performed.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience as a HCA in hospital.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in outpatient setting
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of relevant education within a healthcare role at level 3 and above.
Desirable criteria
- Information about rheumatoid arthritis
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of excellent IT skills and knowledge of working with WCP & WPAS
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Rheumatology clinic setting
- Phlebotomy skills
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Suzanne Duffill
- Job title
- Rheumatology Specialist Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01656 752752
- Additional information
Senior Nurse Sarah Thorne
01656 753628
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