Main duties of the job

The Assistant Practitioner 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

    • 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 with chronic conditions under the supervision of the case manager/nurse practitioner.
  • Administer within scope of competence prescribed medication/medicinal products where designated according to BCUHB policy. 

    • 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.

    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

    You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. 

    Person specification

    Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice (Levels 4 & 5)
  • 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)

    • Desirable criteria

  • European Computer Driving Licence or equivalent

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Previous relevant experience in a healthcare environment working in an indirect supervised role

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of working at a higher level as a healthcare support worker, preferably in a community setting.
  • Experience of working with patient complex needs resulting from their chronic condition(s)

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Evidence of good organisational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • The ability to care with compassion and understanding
  • Effective problem solver
  • Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
  • Evidence of IT skills e.g. e-mail, MS Word, Excel and Office
  • Demonstrate good verbal communication and written skills.
  • Ability to use tact and diplomacy when speaking to patients on the phone
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a team
  • Able to be flexible within the team and working environment
  • Demonstrate an awareness of multi-agency and integrated teams working
  • Able to organise and deliver own case/workload, prioritising as necessary ensuring deadlines are met.
  • Competencies in venepuncture
  • An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
  • Able to work in a demanding, busy environment.
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations
  • Demonstrate an ability to value the opinion of others.
  • Ability to mentor new HCSWs and junior staff working environment

    • Desirable criteria

  • Medicine Administration
  • Manual Handling
  • Advanced clinical skills
  • Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation
  • Health promotion
  • Basic teaching skills
  • Experience of delegation
  • Experience of supporting the development of others
  • Competencies in cannulation
  • Competencies in bladder scanning and catheterisation
  • Competencies in tissue viability/wound care training

    • Knowledge

    Essential criteria

  • Knowledge of patient confidentiality
  • Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety issues.
  • Knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines including those specific to the community.
  • Knowledge of the Fundamentals of Care
  • Recognise the need for lifelong learning
  • Able to relate theory to practice
  • Knowledge, skills and competences to identify problems, analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement, making decisions and responding accordingly within own boundaries
  • An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
  • Knowledge, skills and competences for and contribute to the assessment and planning process for patient care needs

    • Desirable criteria

  • Knowledge and application of national care standards and policies
  • Knowledge of person-centered care and its application
  • Knowledge of clinical governance

    • Personal Qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to be a team player
  • Act as a positive role model by influencing and sharing skills and knowledge
  • Enthusiastic and highly motivated and with the ability to motivate and inspire confidence
  • Commitment to the provision of community services

    • Desirable criteria

  • Ability to effect change in a positive manner

    • Other Relevant Requirements

    Essential criteria

  • Ability to travel and work between sites
  • Flexible in working hours must be able to undertake shift work where required, reliable and responsive to change
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Committed to ongoing personal and career development
  • Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to the post

    • Desirable criteria

  • Welsh Speaking
  • Ability to work without direct supervision

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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    Applicant requirements

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

    Welsh language skills are desirable