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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric nursing
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Day and night shifts)
Job ref
130-ACS059-0426
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Morriston Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£26,300 - £27,890 Per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/04/2026 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Wales Nursing Support Worker

Band 3

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


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

Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to children or young people with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional

Undertakes personal care activities 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

Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress

Promotes and maintains a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people, and their families

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/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales

Main duties of the job

Plan and prioritise own delegated workload, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, safely and effectively, using your initiative to prioritise the

work based on the needs of patients, adjusting to ensure emergencies and priority tasks are completed to deadlines.

Work within established procedures when delivering care; and under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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.

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

 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 qualification in health related subject
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of safeguarding policies & procedures

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the code of conduct for HCSW in Wales
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

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 not necessary

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Leanne Crocker
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01792 618891
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