An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and innovative Nursing Support Worker to join the nursing team on Padarn Ward, Glangwili General Hospital. Padarn is a 19 bedded ward specialising in respiratory medicine.
We are seeking a forward thinking, professional individual with excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills to provide gold standard evidenced based care to our patients.
The successful candidate can look forward to working in a proactive and supportive professional environment.
The role requires excellent organisational skills, adaptability and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with frequent admissions and discharges. The post holder will contribute to maintaining patient flow, supporting timely care and promoting a positive patient experience.
The successful applicants will:
Undertake delegated care duties as directed by a registered healthcare professional, e.g. recording Electrocardiogram, care of and removal of urinary catheters, care of stomas, undertaking simple wound dressings and wound observation, removal of peripheral cannula.
Act as a chaperone when appropriate supporting and preparing patients for / during medical interventions or procedures.
Ensure the safety of patients/clients requiring increased level of supervision, for example patients at risk of falls, patients with memory impairment, behavioural needs, mental health/ learning disabilities care needs, reporting any changes to the registered healthcare professional without delay.
Adhere to, and follow the principles of safeguarding children and adults, promptly reporting any concerns to the registered healthcare professional.
Participate in clinical emergencies, summoning assistance and following local or national guidance, working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team within scope of practice.
Act on own initiative within their scope of practice recognising and reporting observed changes in the patient’s physical and psychological needs to a registered healthcare professional.
Maintain the cleanliness of equipment in all clinical and non-clinical areas, this includes cleaning all types of equipment, and rooms/areas within the care setting.
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
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Interviews will be held on 16/06/2026
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.
