Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Nursing Support worker to join the Hepatology team at Withybush General Hospital. The post is for 15 hours per week. The post holder will work as part of a team of nurses and will be required to carry out a range of duties in relation to Fibroscan clinics and will be supervised by a registered nurse. Due to service developments, there may be occasional need to work in other sites, and being able to travel between sites is an essential part of the role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews to be held on 6/3/2026.
Main Duties of the Job
To work as part of the Hepatology team delivering care to patients, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision from a Registered health‑care professional. Contribute to delivering a high‑quality service for patients with liver disease and their families, with an aim to achieve equity of health outcomes, following the Liver Disease Implementation Network. To provide clinic support for the Hepatology Fibroscan service, this includes undertaking the Fibroscan and completing the relevant documentation involved in the running of the clinic.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS health‑care 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 eight ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Employment Details
Date posted: 12 February 2026
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-ACS035-0226
Job location: Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PZ
Responsibilities
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. 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.
Person Specification
Essential
* Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience and evidence of work‑based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role, gained through experience and work‑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 for example the principles of safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
* Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
Desirable
* Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
* Experience of working within the NHS.
* Welsh speaker (Level 1).
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 (formerly known as CRB) 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer Details
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Withybush General Hospital
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
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