Health Care Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Sexual and Reproductive Health Service for a Band 3 post that combines the roles of
Healthcare Support Worker and Administrative Officer, 15 hours per week, as required to meet the needs of the Service.
We are looking to appoint an individual who has previous experience of working in one or both of these roles and is keen to learn new skills.
The post holder will be based at Penlan Clinic in Carmarthen and will be expected to also work at the Llanelli clinic on a regular basis and cover clinics in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion as required.
Our friendly, hardworking Team offers a range of services including - contraception, management of Sexually transmitted infections and a
pregnancy advisory service.
Following training and assessment, as part of a plan of care, undertake delegated clinical interventions to include:
Venepuncture
STI tests on asymptomatic patients
Pregnancy tests
Urinalysis
Physiological observations
Health promotion advice and support
Teaching correct condom use
Obtain specimens for diagnostic analysis, e.g., urine, venepuncture, throat swabs.
Accurately record patient's vital signs, e.g., temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate (if required).
Support patients during genital examinations and procedures including ultrasound scans and termination of pregnancy care / procedure
The post-holder within their administrative role will also provide a range of administrative and secretarial duties including filing of clinical and nonclinical correspondence
The post-holder will welcome patients to the department, guiding them to the appropriate room and answering general questions.
Duties will also include typing, scanning, photocopying and ordering office supplies.
Promote and support the rights, responsibilities and diversity of individuals and their families/carers and relate with kindness and empathy to all concerned.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
**Four main hospitals**: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
**Five community hospitals**: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
**Community facilities, including**:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
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 01/07/25
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
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 mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.