Values
Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.
Contact
If you are a registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales, please don't hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via recruitment@sdwydihaiddjobs.com. To keep up to date with our latest recruitment activity, follow us on Facebook (Swyddi Hywel Dda Jobs), LinkedIn or on Twitter @SwyddiHDdaJobs.
Application Deadline
Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.
Role Summary
You will be helping to ensure that critical care runs smoothly by undertaking duties outlined by the Nurse in Charge on a day-to-day basis. This will involve supporting the registered nurse with direct patient care, stocking unit with equipment and assisting with admissions and discharges. The Nursing Support Worker role within Critical Care is to assist the qualified nurses in delivering the fundamentals of care to their patients. There is an opportunity to learn new skills and gain further experience caring for acutely unwell patients while developing professionally within a positive and challenging environment.
Responsibilities
* Support the registered nurse with direct patient care.
* Stock the unit with equipment.
* Assist with admissions and discharges.
* Undertake delegated clinical observations.
* Communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
* Registered Health Care professional (desired).
* The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
* Full‑time post; part‑time hours may be considered.
Interview
Interviews will be held on 25/03/2026. 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.
Information for Welsh Speakers
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.
About the Hywel Dda University Health Board
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.
Equality and Diversity
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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