Nursing Support Worker (Community)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Nursing Support Worker to join the Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Service and Continuing Care Team at Crosshands Health Centre, Carmarthenshire. The role will involve working across the county, caring for patients living within the 3 localities of Carmarthenshire. Working as part of the team, within Community Nursing services, you will be responsible for providing high quality care to patients in their own homes living with life limiting, palliative or terminal illnesses., The post holder will ensure high standards of individualised care are delivered to patients and their families and carers within the home environment, by following care plans and treatment interventions as delegated by the registered nurse, as well as having the ability to work competently without direct supervision. Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Teams have a wide-ranging nursing skill mix and pride themselves on supporting professional development and improving high standards of community practice in line with current health policy.

The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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
  
  This is a permanent position worked over a 7-day period including weekends and bank holidays. Full time and part time hours available.