Assistant Practitioner Nursing - Emergency Care

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

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at Withybush General Hospital as an Emergency Care Assistant Practitioner. This role offers opportunities for professional development and requires strong interpersonal skills. You will provide vital clinical care in a supportive environment, with a focus on patient experience and bilingualism.

Benefits

Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Qualifications

• Understanding of HCSW Code of Conduct and All Wales Delegation guidelines.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and local services.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and support to patients in the Accident and Emergency Department.
• Manage challenging situations effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Care

Education

Level 4 vocational qualification in healthcare

GCSE Maths and English Grade C

Job description

We are looking for motivated and dynamic emergency care assistant practitioners who are able to work under pressure to join our dedicated and friendly team at Withybush General Hospital in the Accident and Emergency Department.

Main duties of the job

This exciting role offers opportunities to learn new skills and develop professionally within a positive, supportive, and challenging environment.

The rota involves a variety of shift patterns, including day/night duties, to accommodate individual and service requirements.

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

Interviews will be held on 03/06/2025.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is responsible for planning and providing NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and neighboring counties. Our 12,000 staff deliver primary, community, hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to nearly 400,000 people across a quarter of Wales.

Our facilities include four main hospitals: Bronglais General (Aberystwyth), Glangwili General (Carmarthen), Prince Philip (Llanelli), and Withybush General (Haverfordwest).

Additional services include five community hospitals, two integrated care centres, and numerous community facilities such as GP surgeries, dental practices, pharmacies, ophthalmic practices, mental health and learning disability sites, and home care services.

We also coordinate highly specialized services through the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job responsibilities

A full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board encourages bilingualism to enhance patient and service user experiences. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers. If you do not meet the Welsh language requirements, we offer learning options and support to help you develop these skills during your employment.

Additionally, we offer access to Wagestream, a financial wellbeing benefit that allows you to track your wages in real time, access up to 50% of earned wages before payday, and manage your finances more effectively.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant healthcare-related subject or Certificate in Healthcare Support Worker Education
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications
• Evidence of ongoing personal development relevant to healthcare
• Understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines, and the Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework
• Relevant clinical knowledge and understanding of procedures and treatment plans
• Knowledge of legislation related to safeguarding, the Mental Capacity Act, and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards
• Knowledge of local statutory and voluntary services
• Teaching or assessment qualification

Experience

• Recent experience providing relevant clinical care
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including managing challenging situations
• Experience with clinical skills such as catheter care, vital signs monitoring, blood glucose interpretation, wound care, and supporting RNs with wound management
• Experience in palliative care and medication administration via various routes

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary range: £26,928 to £29,551 per annum, pro rata.