Job summaryThe post holder will work as a member of the Primary Care Nursing Team under the direction of the lead nurse.
The Nursing Support Worker will support Registered Nurses, General Practitioners and other health care professionals in the assessment, treatment and management of patients presenting in primary care settings.
The Nursing Support Worker will work as part of the nursing team within standard operating procedures, and Registered Nurses and General Practitioners are available for reference.
The post holder will assist with specified delegated clinical tasks that include the provision and monitoring of Chronic Disease management providing a caring, patient focused service at all times.
Main duties of the job- Carry out delegated clinical duties within HMP & YOI Parc.
- Undertake Phlebotomy clinics and dry blood spot testing.
- To perform physiological measurements such as blood pressure monitoring, pulse monitoring, waist circumference measurement, weight monitoring.
- Providing any necessary Health Promotion advice to patients and carers e.g. Smoking Cessation, Weight Management Support, Alcohol Consumption.
- Undertake Spirometry testing, and record result in patient information.
- Undertake ECG monitoring.
- To participate in the administration of immunisations under a Patient Specific Directive following a period of training i.e. B12, influenza and pneumococcal injections.
- To perform basic wound management under the supervision of a Registered Nurse following appropriate training and assessment.
- To prepare the clinical environment for the patient ensuring the treatment area is clean, stocked and tidy
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About usCwm 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:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o 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.
Job responsibilitiesYou 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.
Person SpecificationSkills and attributesEssential- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
QualificationsEssential- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject OR equivalent experience
Desirable- Physiological measurements training i.e. Blood Pressure monitoring
ExperienceEssential- Significant experience of working within Primary Care setting
Desirable- Experience working in secure environment
Communication skillsEssential- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
Desirable- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
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.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). 
