Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available within Public health as part of the health protection team. Working across Hywel Dda Health board to offer and promote vaccination and screening within varied community settings. It is expected that you will be able to travel across the Health Board area to support vaccination and health protection initiatives as well as being able to work evenings and weekends as service demands. A local base will be provided and agreed at interview.
Acting under the direction of registered nurses the Health Care Support Worker is responsible for engaging in a variety of interventions with patients. These range from direct, compensatory nursing care, monitoring physical health and engaging in psychosocial interventions in the wider community and in the patient's own home/placement.
The Health Care Support Worker will work as part of the Health Protection and Immunisation Team in delivering a safe and effective service in testing for covid-19, outbreak sampling and delivering vaccinations. These activities will be carried out in a variety of settings including vaccination centres, patient's homes, residential and nursing homes, clinic and hospital settings and 'pop up' venues.
The post-holder will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and contribute to the implementation of nursing care as assessed by the registered nurse.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
Administer vaccines in accordance with training and local and national protocols, procedures and standards.
Carry out a range of clinical procedures e.g. throat and / or nasal swabbing for covid-19, point of care testing for covid-19, renewal of dressings, venepuncture and sending of specimens, recording of vital signs, administration of medications.
Wear adequate PPE equipment in line with national guidelines. Conduct hand hygiene before and after each vaccination.
Undertake a range of clinical and clerical activities as delegated by the registered nurse.
Respond to and raise issues or concerns with the registered nurse on complications or emergency situations.
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 20/04/2026
About us
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); 99 community pharmacies;
- 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 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.
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
- Understanding of the Confidentiality and Data Protection Act and maintains confidentiality and trust
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- Has a working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Excel, Welsh Clinical Portal and ESR.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
- Venepuncture skills
- Immunisation delivery experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
- Experience of a range of clinical skills including administering vaccines
- Previous experience in a caring role
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 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.
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
- Understanding of the Confidentiality and Data Protection Act and maintains confidentiality and trust
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- Has a working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Excel, Welsh Clinical Portal and ESR.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
- Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations
- Venepuncture skills
- Immunisation delivery experience
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
- Experience of a range of clinical skills including administering vaccines
- Previous experience in a caring role
Language skills
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
