Assistant Practitioner

We are seeking a highly motivated band 4 Assistant Practitioner, who would like to extend their skills even further and support the safe admission to discharge of day surgery patients, working between both the ward area and the immediate post-operative phase in the Recovery room.

The enthusiastic individual must possess the relevant qualification to work as an Assistant Practitioner (i.e Level 4 Qualification in Healthcare) and be willing to work towards specific perioperative competencies. The applicant should be focused and keen to undertake this varied and exciting role.

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 1/5/25.

Main duties of the job

The post requires the Level 4 Certificate in Healthcare OR has previously held NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.

This new exciting role will provide an opportunity to learn new skills and develop professionally within a positive, supportive environment.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment, various salary sacrifice schemes and a generous annual leave entitlement.

We would welcome informal discussions with those considering an application and would actively encourage you to speak to one of our Sisters to learn more about working with us.

About us

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:

1. Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
2. 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.
3. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
4. 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.
5. Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

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 & Knowledge

• Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker
• GCSE 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 care
• Able to demonstrate understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines and all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework
• Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Demonstrates 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 safe
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
• Teaching or assessment qualification

Experience

• Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
• Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/diffuse challenging or threatening situations
• Experienced 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), Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results, Reviewing risk assessments, Monitor and interpret blood glucose.
• Experience of supporting an RN with wound care
• Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
• For community roles: experience 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

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

£26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata