Wales Nursing Support Worker in Tonypandy

Job overview

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Support Worker to join out busy Obstetric Antenatal Clinic based in Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to providing high quality compassionate care to women and families throughout their pregnancy journey.

Working in a fast paced environment you will support midwives, obstetricians and the wider team to deliver safe and effective care . Your role will include undertaking clinical observations, supporting women during clinic appointments, undertaking administrative duties, maintaining equipment and ensuring a welcoming and efficient clinic environment .

If you are passionate about providing excellent care and would like to work in a rewarding and varied role within our antenatal clinic we would love to hear from you.

This post is a fixed term/secondment for 12 months until 17th September 2027 to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

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Undertake care as directed by the registered health-care professional, following agreed care plans, providing information to the registered healthcare professional that will enable the monitoring and amendment of care plans.

Obtain informed consent prior to providing care, understanding the actions required if care is declined.

Undertake high standards of infection prevention control in the healthcare setting, through effective hand hygiene practices, maintaining a clean environment and cleaning of equipment.

Undertake and record physiological measurements such as temperature, manual blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, including recording information on Early Warning Score charts where applicable, and reporting all findings to the registered healthcare professional.

Undertake Point of Care testing, for example carrying out urinalysis and escalating any abnormalities, recording blood glucose, including conducting compliance with both internal and external quality assessment of equipment.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

· We listen, learn, and improve

· We treat everyone with respect

· We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

· Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional.

· Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.

· Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress.

Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.

· Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.

· Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.