Assistant Practitioner

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

Job summary

A large health organization in Wales is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join their Llyn district nursing team. The role involves delivering high-quality clinical care, managing a patient caseload under supervision, and effective communication with patients and the multidisciplinary team. Candidates must hold or be working towards a QCF Level 4 qualification in Health Care, with Welsh language skills being desirable. This position offers family-friendly benefits and a commitment to equality and diversity.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Must hold a QCF Level 4 Qualification in Health Care or be working towards it.
• Welsh language skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based high quality clinical care focused on direct patient needs.
• Ensure effective communication with patients and the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a small defined caseload of patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Knowledge of healthcare standards

Education

QCF Level 4 Qualification - Foundation Degree in Health Care 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. Join our team and work in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework. We are committed to equality, diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. We offer family-friendly benefits and work-life balance policies.

Responsibilities

The post holder will work as part of a designated team delivering evidence-based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient, including those with chronic conditions. 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.

The Assistant Practitioner role will also require the post holder to:

• Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, the multidisciplinary team and the wider health and social care community.
• Practice in accordance with Health Board standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
• Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service.
• Work proactively as a member of the multi-disciplinary and multi-professional healthcare team, in support of registered practitioners.
• Manage a small defined caseload of patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.

The Llyn district nursing team are looking to recruit a dynamic Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our team. The role requires effective communication and practice in accordance with the standards and statutory requirements and operating within the boundaries of the role and essential competencies.

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

Qualifications

You must hold the QCF Level 4 Qualification - Foundation Degree in Health Care Level 4 or be working towards it.

The post holder should be able to speak Welsh where possible; Welsh language skills are desirable.

Additional Information

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.