Assistant Practitioner Nursing

Job summary This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 01/01/2027 If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are looking for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Nursing (Acute Paediatrics) to join our friendly Paediatric team caring for babies, children and young people aged 0-16 working across the Cilgerran Unit.
Providing opportunities to rotate in Paediatric Ambulatory Care Unit and General Paediatric Ward in Glangwili General Hospital.
The acute service for Paediatrics includes the 8 bed Paediatric Ambulatory Care unit for assessment and observation unit, 24 bedded inpatient children's ward, 3 high dependency care beds, as well as Oncology care, child and adolescent mental health services.
The post is based at Glangwili General Hospital and includes a day/night rotation.
The work is varied and offers opportunities to develop a broad range of specialised skills working within multi-disciplinary and multi-agency partnerships.
Main duties of the job To provide an excellent service to meet the needs of children and families on the unit.
The post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered nurse.Will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other ward/team members, contributing to and maintaining the ward/team philosophy.Exchanging information with patients and staff on the admission, transfer and discharge of patients both verbally and in written format.Liaising with clinics and other hospitals to generate appropriate follow up appointments.Actively participating in MDT meetings.Involving patients in the follow up procedure ensuring appointment is appropriate to their circumstances.Answering telephone queries in the appropriate manner.Conveying messages effectively.Supporting and comforting patients and colleagues in difficult and distressing circumstances.Always presents a positive image of oneself and the service.Communicate verbally, written or electronically via Myrddin systemMaintain adequate levels of stock, equipment and materials and facilities the efficient, effective use of resources.Take responsibility for own development and learning, ensuring engagement and participate in statutory, mandatory training and work-base learning opportunities in accordance with the health board policy and local training needs analysis.
About us Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties.
Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest; Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire; 47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres; Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services; Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 02/01/25 You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.
In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirablefor this post.
If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject/Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills qualifications Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care Able to demonstrate understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines and all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding adults/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe Desirable Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services Teaching or assessment qualification Experience Essential Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/diffuse challenging or threatening situations Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework Catheter Care (including removal); Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results; Reviewing risk assessments; Monitor and interpret blood glucose; Experience of supporting an RN with wound care Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework Catheter Care (including removal) Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework Monitor and interpret blood glucose Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework Experience of supporting an RN with wound care Desirable Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care For community roles: experience of providing care in a community or primary care setting Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes Skills in non-complex wound care Language Skills Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1)