Assistant Practitioner Nursing - Emergency Care

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Haverfordwest is seeking a motivated Emergency Care Assistant Practitioner for a part-time position in the Accident and Emergency Department. Ideal candidates will have a Level 4 vocational qualification and experience in clinical care. This role emphasizes the need for effective communication, including the ability to converse in Welsh. Opportunities for skill development under pressure are provided, along with supportive staff dynamics in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject.
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above.
• Significant experience in providing relevant clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the Accident and Emergency Department.
• Work under pressure in a variety of shift patterns.
• Support the delivery of health services while promoting bilingual communication.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Relevant clinical care

Ability to manage challenging situations

Monitoring vital observations

Non-complex wound care

Education

Level 4 vocational qualification in health care

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above

Job description

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

This is a part time post.

Interviews to be held on 13/2/2026

Main duties of the job

This exciting role will provide opportunity 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 duty to suit individual & service requirements.

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

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills qualifications
• Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
• Able to demonstrate understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines and the all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework
• Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role
• Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe
• Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
• Teaching or assessment qualification

Experience

• Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
• Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage and diffuse challenging or threatening situations
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Catheter care - including removal
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Reviewing risk assessments
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Monitor and interpret blood glucose.
• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Experience of supporting an RN with wound care
• Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
• Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
• Skills in non-complex wound care

Language Skills

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£27,898 to £30,615 a yearper annum pro rata