Assistant Practitioner Community Childrens Nursing

NHS; Risca; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner in Community Children's Nursing. This role involves supporting children with complex physical needs, working alongside a Registered Nurse, and managing responsibilities in a school environment. Ideal for candidates with a Certificate in Health Care Level 4 and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Extensive training and development opportunities

Support for work-life balance

Occupational health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Certificate in Health Care Level 4 required.
• Experience in administration of medication via various routes.
• Ability to manage challenging situations in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Support children with complex needs under nurse supervision.
• Manage own workload and implement care plans.
• Supervise and assess trainees and other staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to supervise

Patient assessment competency

Fluency in Welsh

Education

Certificate in Health Care Level 4

Agored Principles of Administration of Medication

Agored Fundamentals of Medication Administration

Successful completion of Agored Cymru accredited Unit on Medication Administration

Job description

Assistant Practitioner Community Children's Nursing

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Job summary

We have exciting opportunities for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Community Children's Nursing Service. The role supports children with high complex physical needs, following safe delegation and under guidance from a Registered Nurse within the school environment.

Proficiency in Welsh is desirable; applications from English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Practitioner will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide high-quality, holistic, compassionate healthcare to children with complex needs within the school setting. The role involves managing own workload, undertaking delegated tasks, and delivering care in line with current evidence-based practices. The post holder will be responsible for some assessment tasks, implementing and modifying care plans, and reporting to the registered practitioner. Supervision, teaching, and assessment of other staff may also be part of the role.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization committed to caring. We provide integrated acute, primary, and community care to a population of 650,000, employing over 16,000 staff. We offer extensive training, development opportunities, flexible working, and support for work-life balance, including occupational health and wellbeing initiatives. Join us to be part of our Clinical Futures strategy, enhancing care close to home and providing high-quality hospital care when needed.

Job responsibilities

Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, or by clicking "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Certificate in Health Care Level 4
• Agored Principles of Administration of Medication
• Agored Fundamentals of Medication Administration
• Attendance at relevant courses/study days
• Successful completion of Agored Cymru accredited Unit on Medication Administration

Experience

• Administration of medication via oral, topical, NG, PEG, JEG routes
• Interpersonal and communication skills, including managing challenging situations
• Recent clinical experience in a healthcare setting
• Experience supporting development of others

Aptitude and abilities

• Ability to work independently as an Assistant Practitioner
• Competency in patient assessments within protocols
• Effective relationship-building with patients, families, carers, and colleagues
• Ability to supervise and assess trainees and learners
• Fluent in Welsh
• Ability to positively effect change

Other

• Participation in rotating shift patterns
• Excellent timekeeping and flexibility
• Physical capability for moving, handling patients, and operating clinical equipment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary: £26,928 to £29,551 per annum, pro-rata, during term time.