Hywel Dda University Health Board
Nursing Support Worker (Mental Health)
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Nursing Support Worker (Mental Health)
Job Overview
The Nursing Support Worker is a vital part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. Acting under the direction of Registered Nurses, the Nursing Support Worker is responsible for engaging in a variety of interventions with patients. These range from direct, compensatory nursing care, working in accordance with observation and engagement policies, monitoring physical health, and engaging in psychosocial interventions in the wider community and in the patient’s own home.
The Nursing Support Worker contributes to the patients’ recovery pathway in a number of key ways. They provide the patients with role modelling as regards effective and reciprocal communication and relationships.
Multi-disciplinary assessments and mutually agreed Care and Treatment Plans rely heavily on information gained via the direct patient contact that the Nursing Support Workers provide.
Main Duties of the Job
Mental Health Services in Carmarthenshire are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Nursing Support Workers to join the inpatient team on Bryngofal Ward (Adult Acute Inpatient).
If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment, we would like to hear from you. Successful applicants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team but must be able to work flexibly and within a shift system providing 24-hour a day cover, 365 days a year.
Staff are provided with:
- A supportive working environment
- The opportunity for professional development
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 15/07/2026.
Working for Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for the regions listed below.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide:
- Primary care
- Community care
- In-hospital care
- Mental health services
- Learning disabilities services
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Our partnerships include:
- The three local authorities
- Public, private, third-sector colleagues
- Our valued team of volunteers
Our services are provided in:
Hospitals
- Four main hospitals:
- Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth)
- Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthen)
- Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli)
- Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest)
- Five community hospitals:
- Amman Valley and Llandovery (Carmarthenshire)
- Tregaron (Ceredigion)
- Tenby and South Pembrokeshire (Pembrokeshire)
- Two integrated care centres:
- Aberaeron and Cardigan (Ceredigion)
- Several other community settings
Other Services
- 47 general practices (six health board managed)
- Dental practices (including four orthodontic)
- 97 community pharmacies
- 43 general ophthalmic practices
- 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Language Policy
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Important Notes for Applicants
Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles, or relying on automated AI application services (such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply), may not provide necessary information, leading to overlooked applications.
To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend:
- Submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
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Data Processing and Consent
By submitting your application via NHS Jobs/Trac, you grant consent for:
- Elements of your application data to be transferred to:
- The NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure internal NHS workforce systems to support recruitment and employment.
- The use by Recruitment for checking professional registration online (where applicable).
Processing complies with Fair and Lawful standards under current Data Protection Legislation, including provisions for handling:
- Personal and sensitive personal data (e.g., physical/mental health conditions, racial/ethnic origin, sexual orientation, etc.).
- Confidentiality is maintained through:
- Clearly defined, specific purposes for data use.
- Ensuring relevant and non-excessive use of data.
- Maintaining data accuracy and security for all held PII (Personally Identifiable Information).
If successfully appointed, completing the application authorises the UHB to obtain:
- Any previous NHS service details, including electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
Working in the UK
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either:
- A Health and Care Visa or
- A Skilled Worker Visa
(Unless you have permission to work via another route.)
Non UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply are advised to self-assess eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship via Work in the UK. If eligible for the Health and Care Visa, application costs are lower, and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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