Assistant Practitioner Renal & Diabetes Outpatients B3 HCA to B4

Job summary

This post is a development post ideally suited to someone who is a current Band 3 healthcare assistant who is looking to progress to a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a level 4 qualification in healthcare practice within 2 years of appointment.

Band 3

• The post holder will assist registered nurses / practitioners in the provision of delegated care of renal patients. The post holder will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the care environment.
• The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently, and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them as required.
• The post holder will be required to offer assistance in the induction of band 2 renal health care support workers.
• The post holder will able to deliver elements of renal care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role which will be locally assessed.

Band 4

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.

Ensure effective communication

Practice in accordance with Health Board standards, statutory requirements, operate within the boundaries of the role, and assessed competencies.

Main duties of the job

Assistant Practitioner Renal & Diabetes Outpatients B3 HCA to B4

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLANNING TO MEET HEALTH AND

WELL-BEING NEEDS

Assist in identifying health needs of patients within scope of competence, encompassing planning, organising and delivering clinical care as agreed with the Supervising Practitioner/Registered Nurse, in line with clinical governance and within agreed professional standards and guidelines. This will include utilising the BCUHB Adult Nursing Initial Screening Assessment, Integrated Assessment, including Risk Assessment and the What Matters documentation.

Perform duties and activities within the framework of a plan of care, as set and reviewed by a Registered Nurse at regular intervals.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

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.