Assistant Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Benllech; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking an Assistant Practitioner for its district nursing team in Anglesey Locality. This role involves supporting and providing care to community patients, requiring a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice. Candidates who speak Welsh are encouraged to apply, as the organization values diversity and inclusion. This position offers family-friendly benefits and promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Essential qualification is a Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice (level 4).
• Desirable to have the ability to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Support and provide care to patients in the community.
• Travel between patients' homes in a timely manner.

Skills

Ability to speak Welsh

Education

Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice (level 4)

Job description

Overview

BCUHB North Wales is 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. An opportunity has arisen to recruit an Assistant Practitioner in the Anglesey Locality. This is a new role within the district nursing team.

The district nursing team support and care for those living in the community. This post is an enhanced role which will require a prior set of skills as described in the personal specification.

Responsibilities

• Work within the district nursing team to support and provide care to patients living in the community in Anglesey Locality.
• Travel between patients' homes within towns and rural areas in a timely manner.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice (level 4) is an essential qualification to be considered for the role.
• The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
• Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Additional Information

BCUHB is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. The organisation offers family-friendly benefits and work-life balance policies. Applicants are reminded to check their email account regularly, as recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address registered on the application form.