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Job summary

Main area
Lymphoedema
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-ACS060-0326
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£25,313 - £26,999 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/03/2026 23:59
Interview date
27/03/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Therapy Support Worker

Band 3

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for  a non-registered health care support worker to specialise in a rewarding field of practice.

Full training on the management of Lymphoedema will be provided with access to further formal education  provided by the National Lymphoedema Team. When confident and competent you will be able to work autonomously with a delegated caseload of patients.

There is an administrative element of the role which supports the local and wider Lymphoedema teams, this includes organisation of clinical work and answering patient enquiries.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will form part of a team responsible for the delivery of lymphoedema services for Pembrokeshire for Hywel Dda Health Board. This will involve working in collaboration with the wider lymphoedema team to deliver holistic care.  

The post holder will work as part of the lymphoedema service undertaking assessment & treatment programmes. They will work with the team and alone with guidance and direction of the qualified staff. They will assist with specified clinical duties and administrative tasks, in the provision of an efficient, caring, patient focused service.  

The post holder will be required to participate in the provision of a flexible approach to 7 day service, based on service need, with ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.  

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 27/03/2026.

Working for our organisation

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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main 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 criteria
  • Level 3 qualification in Health (Allied Health Profession Support - Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy) or other equivalent training, qualifications or experience OR Level 3 experience with a willingness to complete relevant Level 3 qualification within a specified timescale after successful appointment
  • Knowledge of therapy intervention (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy) through acquired experience and/or training
  • Numeracy and literacy to at least level 2 (GCSE or equivalent)
  • I.T skills with good knowledge and application of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge of therapeutic equipment
  • Knowledge of the roles of other staff groups in health and social care
  • Trusted Assessor training in equipment and adaptations
  • Knowledge of Health Board and priorities and practices

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent experience of working within a therapy service or other relevant field. This may include voluntary as well as paid experience
  • Working with a variety of people with differing needs
  • Working as part of a team
  • Working independently
  • Managing own time and prioritising activities
  • Contributing to improving services
  • Self-development and learning
Desirable criteria
  • Use of adapted techniques for improving patient independence
  • Experience of working with groups
  • Experience of working in a community setting
  • Experience of using virtual communication platforms, i.e. Skype, Teams, Zoom

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jennifer Manuel
Job title
Clinical Lead Lymphoedema Pembrokeshire
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 3038322