Assistant Practitioner Nursing (Acute and Community) in Carmarthen inCarmarthen PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
A new and exciting development role has arisen to join the team as an Assistant Practitioner, working as part of the team on Cadog Ward, in Glangwili General Hospital.Cadog ward is 20 bedded general medical ward specialising in Frailty. The ward consists of 14 short stay frailty beds and 6 bedded frailty assessment unit.The successful candidates will need to have a keen interest in elderly care, frailty and dementia and be committed to delivering a high standard of patient care. If appointed, you can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering excellent care to our patients.

Main duties of the job
Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject or Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education is required for this post.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.This is a full-time post however part time will be considered.Interviews to be held on 26/11/2025

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 HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities services

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Date posted
12 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4

Salary
£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number
100-ACS238-1125

Job location
sGlangwili General HospitalCarmarthenSA31 2AF

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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

Experience
s. 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 isdesirable 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.

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Language SkillsDesirableWelsh Speaker (Level 1)

Qualifications
and/or KnowledgeEssentialLevel 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support WorkerGCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills

Qualifications
Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health careAble to demonstrate understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines and all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance FrameworkClinical knowledge which is relevant to the role.Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plansDemonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safeDesirableLocal knowledge of statutory and voluntary servicesTeaching or assessment qualification

Experience
EssentialSignificant and recent

Experience
of providing relevant clinical careInterpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/diffuse challenging or threatening situations

Experience
d in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Catheter care (including removal)

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d in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results

Experience
d in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g Reviewing risk assessments

Experience
d in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Monitor and interpret blood glucose.

Experience
d in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g.

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of supporting an RN with wound careDesirable

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in a range of clinical skills including palliative careFor community roles:

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of providing care in a community or primary care setting.Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes.Skills in non-complex wound care

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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Employer

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