Swansea Bay University Health Board

Wales Nursing Support Worker

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to join a dynamic team? The Surgical Division within the NPTSSG Service Group is currently recruiting Band 3 Wales Nursing Support Workers across all ward areas.

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

Main duties of the job

As a Nursing Support Worker, you will play a vital role within our multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality care to patients. You will be supported and supervised by our Registered Nursing team, ensuring you have the guidance needed to excel in your role.

About us

We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

130-ACS154-1225

Job locations

Neath Port talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA127BX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide personal and clinical care to patients with minimal supervision, as delegated by a registered healthcare professional, in line with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.Regularly update registered healthcare professionals on patients conditions and progress.Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment, adhering to infection prevention and control policies.Support the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.Uphold Health Board/Trust Values and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales.What Were Looking For:Compassionate individuals committed to delivering excellent patient care.Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Willingness to learn and contribute to a positive working environment.If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive setting, we would love to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide personal and clinical care to patients with minimal supervision, as delegated by a registered healthcare professional, in line with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.Regularly update registered healthcare professionals on patients conditions and progress.Maintain a safe and hygienic working environment, adhering to infection prevention and control policies.Support the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.Uphold Health Board/Trust Values and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales.What Were Looking For:Compassionate individuals committed to delivering excellent patient care.Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Willingness to learn and contribute to a positive working environment.If you are ready to make a difference and grow your career in a supportive setting, we would love to hear from you!

Person Specification

Both

Essential

  • oLevel 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
  • oGood communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively

Desirable

  • oExperience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
  • oExperience of working within the NHS.

other

Essential

  • Ability to work a range of shift patterns.
Person Specification

Both

Essential

  • oLevel 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
  • oGood communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively

Desirable

  • oExperience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
  • oExperience of working within the NHS.

other

Essential

  • Ability to work a range of shift patterns.

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA127BX


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Neath Port talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA127BX


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Jayde Summer

Jayde.Summer@wales.nhs.uk

01639862000

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

130-ACS154-1225

Job locations

Neath Port talbot Hospital

Baglan Way

Port Talbot

SA127BX


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