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Job summary

Main area
General Surgery
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Various full and part time hours will be considered
Job ref
100-ACS047-0425
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£26,928 - £29,551 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/04/2025 23:59
Interview date
01/05/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

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.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

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 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.

 

Working for our organisation

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:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

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.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

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.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

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.

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Person specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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
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
  • 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

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence 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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Kelly James
Job title
Practice Educator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970613824
Additional information

Rachel McCready

Senior Sister

01970635608

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