Assistant Practitioner INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Dolgellau; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is recruiting for a role delivering high-quality clinical care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. The post focuses on the direct needs of patients, including those with chronic conditions, and requires adherence to Health Board protocols and care plans.

The role involves collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, maintaining effective communication, and managing a small caseload under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must hold the QCF Level 4 Qualification – Foundation Degree in Health Care Level 4 or be working towards it.
• Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based clinical care focused on direct patient needs.
• Work under the direction and support of a Registered Nurse following protocols and care plans.
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support registered practitioners.
• Manage a small defined caseload of patients under supervision.

Skills

Effective communication with patients

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

QCF Level 4 / Foundation Degree in Health Care Level 4

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Main duties of the job

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 individuals 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.

• Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, 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.

You must hold the QCF Level 4 Qualification – Foundation Degree in Health Care Level 4 or are working towards.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Desirable criteria

• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification