Job summary
- Main area
- health care
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- 0 days (Bank- Ad hoc when required to include weekdays, evenings, nights, bank holidays and weekends)
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 070-BWNSWMH-0426
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pan Powys
- Town
- Powys
- Salary
- £26,300 - £27,890 Per Annum, Pro Rata. Weekend and bank holiday enhancements apply
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Wales Nursing Support Worker (Mental Health)
Band 3
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
SPONSORSHIP/VISA
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship or if they do not hold the correct level of Visa therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed
This is a Bank position only
We are looking for enthusiastic people to join our bank staff
Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. As a rural Health Board we have around 133,000 people living across an area that is a quarter of the land mass of Wales. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care, not to mention a wide range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference. If working for Powys Teaching Health Board is something that is of interest, we may have an opportunity just for you.
Main duties of the job
Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients/service users experiencing mental health needs in the community/home setting or inpatient services, with support and supervision provided by a registered healthcare
professional.
• Undertakes or supports personal care activities, daily living skills/tasks and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
• Supports the enhanced observation of patients who present as a high risk to themselves or others due to a mental health, cognitive or clinical condition.
• Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress.
• Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
• Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
• Delivers role in accordance with Health Board Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales including maintaining physical, procedural and relational security.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
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 e.g. the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality e.g. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
- Complete certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction
Desirable criteria
- Certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working within a multidisciplinary and multi agency setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role e.g. Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS
- Physically able to carry out duties of the role e.g. lifting, assisting with mobility, implementing restraint (if required) and performing other manual tasks
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Values/Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
- Ability to Travel
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Lisa Jarman
- Job title
- Workforce & OD office Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 712 580
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