Assistant Practitioner

1 week ago


Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

Job Title: Band 4 Assistant Practitioner at Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Teams

An exciting opportunity has come up for multiple Band 4 Assistant Practitioners to join the Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Teams. Successful candidates will work with individual Community Nursing Teams and locations will be discussed during the interview.

This role allows you to manage a caseload within the Community Nursing Team, providing high-quality care to patients at home. You will work under the guidance of an experienced District Nurse Team Leader to ensure top-notch care delivery to patients and their families.

The Community Nursing Teams in Carmarthenshire have a diverse nursing skill mix and focus on professional development and enhancing community practice standards.

These are permanent full or part-time positions spanning a 7-day week, including weekends and holidays. Candidates must be able to travel efficiently between sites.

Main Duties:

  • Wound care/management
  • Medication administration
  • Venepuncture
  • Catheterisation and continence promotion
  • Holistic re-assessment
  • Recording observations and health promotion
  • Recognizing unwell patients and escalating care

**Note**: Knowledge of Welsh is preferred, but both English and Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply.

About the Company:

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and neighboring regions. With over 11,000 staff members, the Health Board offers various services across multiple locations, focusing on mental health, learning disabilities, and community practices.

Qualifications and Knowledge:

Essential:

  • Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant healthcare subject
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above
  • Continuing professional development in healthcare
  • Understanding of relevant clinical knowledge and procedures
  • Familiarity with legislation related to safeguarding adults/children

Desirable:

  • Local knowledge of healthcare services
  • Teaching or assessment qualifications

Experience:

Essential:

  • Significant recent experience in clinical care
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Proficiency in various clinical skills
  • Experience supporting wound care

Desirable:

  • Experience in palliative care
  • Community care experience
  • Skills in wound care and medication administration

Language Skills:

Desirable:

  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)


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