Associate Practitioner Health Protection Service INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llanfairfechan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is seeking a Band 4 Associate Practitioner for the Health Protection Service. The role involves patient-facing work, outreach duties, and collaboration with a registered nurse to deliver clinical care within set protocols.

Importantly, awareness of Welsh language is desirable; English or Welsh speakers are welcome. Applicants must be staff currently employed by BCUHB and able to travel between sites as required.

Qualifications

• Foundation diploma/degree in Healthcare Practice (Level 4) or equivalent.
• Five GCSEs at grades A–C, including English and Maths.
• Able to relate theory to practice and demonstrate IT literacy.
• Understand the role of the Assistant Practitioner within nursing/therapies.
• Willingness to travel between sites and work flexibly.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Follow Health Board policies, protocols, and care plans under supervision.
• Contribute to delivery of a quality service and clinical governance requirements.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting registered practitioners.
• Manage a small caseload of patients under supervision and guidance.
• Adhere to PPE guidelines and correct donning/doffing procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

IT skills

Flexibility

Venepuncture

Education

Healthcare Practice Level 4

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner within the new Health Protection Service (HPS).

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner within the new Health Protection Service (HPS).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the Health Protection Service, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within North Wales.

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 role will also require the post holder to:

• Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, multidisciplinary team and the wider health and social care community.
• Practice in accordance with Health Board standards, statutory requirements, 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.
• Work within current national and local guidelines for Infectious Disease in relation to correct Personal Protective Equipment is used at all times, ensuring correct donning and doffing advise is adhered to at all times.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Assist in identifying health needs of patients within scope of competence, encompassing planning, organising and delivering clinical care as agreed with the Supervising Practitioner/Registered Nurse, in line with clinical governance and within agreed professional standards and guidelines.

Perform duties and activities within the framework of a plan of care, as set and reviewed by a Registered Nurse at regular intervals.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Foundation diploma/ degree in Healthcare Practice (Level 4) or equivalent Five GCSEs at grades A – C or equivalent level of qualification, e.g. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care related subject Be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy to key skills Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths)
• Maintain a record of own personal development.
• Able to relate theory to practice
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within nursing/therapies

Desirable criteria

• Relevant experience in Health Protection
• Awareness of clinical governance

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous Health Care Support Worker experience at a Band 3

Aptitude And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Evidence of good organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
• Effective problem solver
• Evidence of IT skills e.g. e-mail, MS Word, Excel and Office Demonstrate good verbal communication and written skills.
• Able to be flexible within the team and working environment
• Competencies in venepuncture

Desirable criteria

• Medicine Administration
• Experience of supporting the development of others

Other

Essential criteria

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. Able to work hours flexibly.