Bank Wales Nursing Support Worker Mental Health
Powys Teaching Health Board
Powys, LD3 0LUView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
SPONSORSHIP/VISA Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone r...
- Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients/service users experiencing mental health needs in the community/home setting or inpatient services, with support and supervision provided by a registered healthcareprofessional.
- Undertakes or supports personal care activities, daily living skills/tasks and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
- Supports the enhanced observation of patients who present as a high risk to themselves or others due to a mental health, cognitive or clinical condition.
- Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client's condition and progress.
- Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
- Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
- Delivers role in accordance with Health Board Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales including maintaining physical, procedural and relational security.
You 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.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.
Please be aware that our hospital sites are very rural and you will need to be able to travel to the different location sites for training and shifts. Public transport is not easily available to arrive on site at specific start/end times.
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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)
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting e.g. the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality e.g. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
- Complete certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction
Desirable: - Certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
Experience
Essential: - Working within a multidisciplinary and multi agency setting
Desirable: - Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice; - Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role e.g. Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS
- Physically able to carry out duties of the role e.g. lifting, assisting with mobility, implementing restraint (if required) and performing other manual tasks
Desirable: - Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Values/Other
Essential: - Ability to work a range of shift patterns; - Ability to Travel
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
19 October 2026
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