Job summary
- Main area
- Assistant Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 001-ACS012-0325
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UHW/UHL
- Town
- Cardifff
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for fully qualified assistant practitioners, international nurses who have not yet achieved NMC registration or registered nurses who no longer hold NMC registration to join the nursing workforce in Cardiff and Vale UHB as Assistant Practitioners, band 4
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and highly caring individuals who meet the following criteria:
Trained as a nurse/midwife in the UK but are no longer on the NMC register/wish to leave the register
Internationally trained nurses based in the UK who have not yet achieved NMC registration
HCSW who have recently passed the first two years of their nurse training but did not complete the final year
Individuals who have completed a level 4 Certificate in Higher Education for HCSW and have been working as a fully qualified Assistant Practitioner in another organisation
The successful applicants will be required to provide exceptional care to patients and work closely with our registered nurses and multi-disciplinary teams. It is expected that you will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users of different age groups, and have good self-management skills. You need to have a flexible approach and possess and have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Practitioner, the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered practitioner with appropriate supervision in place.
Be responsible for some elements of patient assessment, undertaken in conjunction with the registrant, implementing programmes of care, and modifying programmes of care as delegated by a registered practitioner. The assistant practitioner will be allocated a group of patients to care for, in the same way that patients are allocated to a registered nurse. The supervising registrant will undertake elements of care that sits outside of the band 4 scope of practice.
Report regularly to the registered practitioner, recognising own limitations and seeking advice if they are unsure.
Work in support of the multi-disciplinary team: registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from a registered nurse/practitioner.
Provide general/specific care as specified below for a specific client group and will be competent to work with other professional disciplines, referring patients for allied health professional assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required.
Delegate work to other unregistered staff within agreed protocols, and may supervise, teach and assess other un-registered staff, including students.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
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 and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education
- 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 the 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
Desirable criteria
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
- Teaching or assessment qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- For community roles: experience of providing care in a community or primary care setting. Administration o
- Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
- Skills in non-complex wound care
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
Abilities and Aptitude
Essential criteria
- Good level of basic IT skills
- Ability to demonstrate a compassionate and caring attitude and effective communication skills
- Able to work in a multi-agency arena
- Ability to function as an Assistant Practitioner without direct supervision
- Ability to manage their own time and workload, prioritise work, delegate and seek assistance when required
- Able to undertake patient assessments within agreed competency and protocols
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers and colleagues
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model for Trainee Assistant Practitioners other learners and HCAs as required within the clinical setting or within the patient’s home
Other
Essential criteria
- Able to work hours flexibly this includes weekends, bank holidays, early, late and night shifts
- Demonstrates the ability to work within the NHS Wales Values and Behaviours
- Can demonstrate self-motivation, ability to motivate others, pro-activity and resourcefulness
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak or learn Welsh
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Lisa Evans
- Job title
- Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 846818
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