Assistant Practitioner - INTERNAL

Job Overview

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

The post holder will work as part of the Outpatient Team delivering evidence based care high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct need of the patient.

The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care by having the knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role-locally assessed.

At the direction of the registered nurse, participate fully in delivery of planned nursing care without supervision.

Supervise health care support workers in the same area and assist in assessment and attainment of learning and development needs of HCSW.

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

Main duties of the job

At the direction of the registered nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned care without direct supervision.

Implement care for patients in Outpatients and observe patient condition.

Records clinical observations and report to qualified nurse, contributes to the assessment of care needs, maintain smooth running of clinics. Respond to emergencies.

Carries out specific nursing procedures:

• Dressing wounds, wound care including compression bandaging under supervision.

Suture removal.

Blood sugar levels and BM monitoring.

All aspects of scrub nurse under direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Assist in theatre procedures pre-op/post op as directed by a registered nurse.

Ordering of medicines.

Ordering of HSDU supplies.

Have a good knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Implement nursing care.

Chaperone and support patients ensuring any post op/clinical instructions given.

Supervise HCSW take an active role in student learning.

Be able to support patients receiving bad news and relay correct information and information leaflets

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

The post holder will:

• Take responsibility and ownership of their personal development plan.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and evaluate work carried out by self.
• Maintain effective communications within the department.
• Participate in regular meetings of the department.
• Participate in mandatory training programmes.
• Participate in standards and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in clinical trials, audits and research under the supervision of the registered nurse to comply with the BCUHB and departmental policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for both patients and staff.
• Mentor and support Band 2 and Band 3 HCSW.
• Contribute towards maintain a cost effective service.
• Contribute to the implementation of change.
  
  

Person specification

English

Essential Criteria

• Experience of working as HCSW without direct supervision. Good understanding of risk assessment and management
• QCF Level 4 certificate in Higher Education Health Care Practice. Assistant Practitioner. NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects