Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioners to join the Community Childrens Nursing Service. The role will support a Child with high complex physical needs following safe delegation and with guidance from a Registered Nurse within the school environment.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner will work under the direction of the registered nurse to deliver high quality, holistic, compassionate health care to a Child within the school environment with high complex needs, providing the required support for the child and family. 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. Having an understanding of evidence based practice and delivering care in line with current evidence, the post holder will take responsibility for taking action relative to an individual's health and care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
The post holder will be responsible for some elements of assessment, implementing programmes of care and modifying individualised care plans, reporting back to the registered practitioner. They may delegate work to others and may supervise, teach and assess other staff.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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 knowledge
Essential
- Certificate in Health Care Level 4
- Agored Principles of Administration of Medication
- Agored - Fundamental skills for administration of medication
Desirable
- Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality
- Successfully undertaken Agored Cymru accredited Unit on Administration of Medication
Experience
Essential
- Administration of medication via oral, topical, NG, Peg, Jeg routes
- Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/ diffuse challenging or threatening situations.
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a community setting
- Experience of supporting the development of others
Aptitude and abilites
Essential
- Ability to function as an Assistant Practitioner/ without direct supervision
- Able to undertake patient assessments within agreed competency and protocols
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers and colleagues
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- ANTT (Aseptic Non-Touch Technique)
- Ability to effect change in a positive manner
Other
Essential
- Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern.
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job such as moving and handling patients and assembling, operating and maintaining clinical equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Certificate in Health Care Level 4
- Agored Principles of Administration of Medication
- Agored - Fundamental skills for administration of medication
Desirable
- Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality
- Successfully undertaken Agored Cymru accredited Unit on Administration of Medication
Experience
Essential
- Administration of medication via oral, topical, NG, Peg, Jeg routes
- Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/ diffuse challenging or threatening situations.
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment
Desirable
- Experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a community setting
- Experience of supporting the development of others
Aptitude and abilites
Essential
- Ability to function as an Assistant Practitioner/ without direct supervision
- Able to undertake patient assessments within agreed competency and protocols
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers and colleagues
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- ANTT (Aseptic Non-Touch Technique)
- Ability to effect change in a positive manner
Other
Essential
- Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern.
- Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work
- Able to meet the physical demands of the job such as moving and handling patients and assembling, operating and maintaining clinical equipment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
