Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service for a Band 3 post that combines the roles of Nursing Support Worker and Administrative Officer, 22.5 hours per week, as required to meet the needs of the Service.
We are looking to appoint an individual who has previous experience of working in one or both of these roles and is keen to learn new skills.
The post holder will be based at Penlan Clinic in Carmarthen and will be expected to also work at the Llanelli clinic on a regular basis and cover clinics in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion as required.
Our friendly, hardworking Team offers a range of services including - contraception, management of Sexually transmitted infections and a pregnancy advisory service.
Responsibilities
Main duties of the job include:
* Following training and assessment, as part of a plan of care, undertake delegated clinical interventions to include:
* Venepuncture
* STI tests on asymptomatic patients
* Pregnancy tests
* Urinalysis
* Physiological observations
* Health promotion advice and support
* Teaching correct condom use
Obtain specimens for diagnostic analysis, e.g., urine, venepuncture, throat swabs.
Accurately record patient\'s vital signs, e.g., temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate (if required).
Support patients during genital examinations and procedures including ultrasound scans and termination of pregnancy care / procedures.
The post-holder within their administrative role will also provide a range of administrative and secretarial duties including filing of clinical and non-clinical correspondence.
The post-holder will welcome patients to the department, guiding them to the appropriate room and answering general questions.
Duties will also include typing, scanning, photocopying and ordering office supplies.
Promote and support the rights, responsibilities and diversity of individuals and their families/carers and relate with kindness and empathy to all concerned.
About us
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
Details
Date posted: 27 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 100-ACS221-1025
Job locations: Penlan Clinic, 1 Penlan Road, Carmarthen, SA31 1TF
Interviews to be held on 12/11/2025
Qualifications and requirements
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Disclosures and sponsorship
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here, Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Additional information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details: Hywel Dda University Health Board, Penlan Clinic, 1 Penlan Road, Carmarthen, SA31 1TF
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