Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO MATERNITY COVER.

The  Llyn district nursing team are looking to recruit a dynamic Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our team.  The Assistant Practitioner role will also require the post holder to be an effective communicator and practice in accordance with the standards and statuary requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and essential competencies.

An exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team.  We are a friendly team and always thrive to deliver compassionate high-quality standard of care.  Our top priority is the safety of our patients and their best possible care.  This is a busy environment and an excellent learning opportunity for you to learn on a unit committed to both its staff and patients.  You will ensure the smooth running of the ward in supporting effective patient care delivery and must be committed to providing a high standard of nursing care and have the drive to want to make a difference to patient care. 

In return for your commitment and talent we can offer a supportive work environment and the opportunity to develop your career in this interesting and fast-moving environment.  If you are ambitious and wish to shape excellent patient care whilst developing yourself then acute elderly care would be the right unit for you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of a designated team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient including those individuals with chronic conditions. 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 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 under the supervision of the registered nurse.

You must hold the QCF Level 4 Qualification – Foundation Degree in Health Care Level 4 or are working towards.

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.