Assistant Practitioner

Job Overview

We are looking to recruit a motivated and compassionate Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our Cleddau Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) and Surgical Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, dynamic environment supporting the delivery of high-quality surgical care.

This post is advertised as a Band 4 and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker. However applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the Band 4 role who have completed the 1st year of study, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 12 months and will be appointed under Annex 21 rules.

Main duties of the job

This means they will be supported by a development plan. During the 12 months payment will be 75% of the top rate of band 4 pay. Following successful passing of the Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker the post holder will then be paid at Band 4 (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 4 role. Failure to achieve the qualification in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up.

Undertake a wide range of delegated clinical tasks in line with Level 4 competency requirements, ensuring safe and effective patient care.

Support the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Contribute to improving the patient experience, promoting independence and supporting patients to maximise their functional ability.

Carry out clinical observations, escalate concerns appropriately, and accurately document all findings in line with Health Board policy.

Assist with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, continence support, mobility, nutrition, and hydration, maintaining dignity at all times.

Working for our organisation

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); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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