Assistant Practitioner

The post holder will be based at the North Wales Adolescent Service in Abergele and will be expected to undertake assessments and interventions under the direction of the senior nursing team.

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated team player who is looking for a new challenge? You will need to have a flexible approach and be able to display confidence in your skills and abilities. Applications are invited for the full time Band 4 Assistant Practitioner post working with the multi-disciplinary Tier 4 CAMHS Inpatient team. The post holder will be based at the North Wales Adolescent Service in Abergele and will be expected to undertake assessments and interventions under the direction of the senior nursing team. The post holder will be required to escort patients on trips out so must have a driving licence.

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

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.
- To undertake assessment of clients through direct and indirect observations.
- To ensure appropriate clinical documentation is completed to support safe delivery of care.
- To carry out assessments and interventions as directed by the supervisor
- To be a member of the appropriate multi-disciplinary team providing services to the young people, under the guidance of the Senior Team members.
- To communicate sensitive condition related information to young people, their relatives and other professionals as directed by the supervisor. The context for this may be the client’s own home, community or Ward.
- To implement programmes of care or intervention as directed by the supervisor.
- The post holder will have a personal duty of care for Health Board equipment and facilities
- To be responsible for the planning and prioritisation of own workload and activities following the direction and guidelines given by thesupervisor.
- To actively contribute to the development and delivery of therapeutic groups to young people on the Ward under supervision.
- To be capable of working in clinical situations which require concentration and which may involve distressing or emotionally demanding circumstances or where there is risk of verbal or physical aggression
- To maintain and update client records in accordance with Health Board and professional guidelines
- The post holder may be required to demonstrate their own duties to others
- To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with professional practice guidelines