Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our compassionate, friendly and forward-thinking team. Padarn ward is a 17 bedded acute medical ward which specialises in Respiratory.
Padarn Ward demonstrates a supportive and encouraging environment with an opportunity to learn many new skills within an acute setting, whilst working alongside the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and contributing to high quality care and intervention.
There is a procedure room working alongside the ward which assists in providing early diagnosis, care and treatment intervention for a range of respiratory conditions, thus enhancing patient experience and care.
There are opportunities to learn new skills with the respiratory procedures e.g. thoracoscopy, CT guided biopsy and EBUS (Endobronchial USS). There is also opportunity to learn new skills in a high care respiratory area providing CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), high flow oxygen and NIV (Non-Invasive Ventilation).
The post holder will be expected to work alongside the All Wales Assistant Practitioner Core Competencies which is also work in conjunction with Chest Drain Management Competencies, Respiratory Skills such as Use of Pressurised Metered Dose Inhaler or Dry Mist Competencies and for NIV/CPAP - Full Face Mask Choice & Measurement Competencies.
Main duties of the job
Within the role the post holder will:
- 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.
About us
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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
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.
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 08/09/23
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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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.
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 08/09/23
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
- 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
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
- Teaching or assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
- Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage and 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
- 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. Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results
- 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. Reviewing risk assessments
- 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. Monitor and interpret blood glucose.
- 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. Experience of supporting an RN with wound care
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
- Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
- Skills in non-complex wound care
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
- Teaching or assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
- Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage and 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
- 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. Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results
- 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. Reviewing risk assessments
- 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. Monitor and interpret blood glucose.
- 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. Experience of supporting an RN with wound care
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
- Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
- Skills in non-complex wound care
Language skills
Desirable
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).
