Assistant Practitioner

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 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, statutory requirements, 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.

Administer within scope of competence prescribed medication/medicinal products where designated according to BCUHB policy.

They will be responsible for some elements of assessment, implementing programmes of care and modifying individualised care plans, reporting back to the registered practitioner. They may delegate work to others and may supervise, teach and assess other staff.

Clinical assessment and care planning to meet health and

well-being needs

Assist in identifying health needs of patients within scope of competence, encompassing planning, organising and delivering clinical care as agreed with the Supervising Practitioner/Registered Nurse, in line with clinical governance and within agreed professional standards and guidelines. This will include utilising the BCUHB Adult Nursing Initial Screening Assessment, Integrated Assessment, including Risk Assessment and the What Matters documentation.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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.