Job summary
Employer heading
Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
Morfa Ward are looking to recruit a dynamic Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our team. The Assistant Practitioner role will also require the post holder to be an effective communicator and practice in accordance with the standards and statuary requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and essential competencies.
We are a friendly team and always thrive to deliver compassionate high quality standard of care. Our top priority is the safety of our patients and their best possible care.
This is a busy environment and an excellent learning opportunity for you to learn on a ward committed to both its staff and patients. You will ensure the smooth running of the ward in supporting effective patient care delivery and must be committed to providing a high standard of nursing care and have the drive to want to make a difference to patient care. In return for your commitment and talent we can offer a supportive work environment and the opportunity to develop your career in this interesting and fast moving environment. If you are ambitious and wish to shape excellent patient care whilst developing yourself then acute medical ward would be the right ward for you.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of a designated ward Team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient including those individuals with chronic conditions. The post holder will work under the direction and support of a Registered Nurse by following the Health Board’s protocols, policies, procedures, pathways, clinical governance requirements and care plans.
The Assistant Practitioner role will also require the post holder to:
- Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, multidisciplinary team and the wider health and social care community.
- Practice in accordance with Health Board standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
- Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service.
- Work proactively as a member of the multi disciplinary and multi professional healthcare team, in support of registered practitioners.
- Manage a small defined caseload of patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Foundation diploma/ degree in Healthcare Practice (Level 4) - equivalent or working towards
- Five GCSEs at grades A – C or equivalent level of qualification, e.g. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care related subject.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous Health Care Support Worker experience.
Aptitude and Abilties
Essential criteria
- Evidence of good organisational skills
- Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Niamh Green-Hughes
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 851943
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