Assistant Practitioner

The unit provides a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures whilst striving to provide exceptional levels of patient care, in order to meet the expanding needs of our communities.
We have four units, three of which are JAG accredited. JAG accreditation is the formal recognition for an endoscopy service that has demonstrated it has the competence to deliver against the criteria set out in the JAG standards.

Undertake identified duties in relation to the care environment, and the direct care of the patient as identified and delegated by a registered nurse, in accordance with the Health Board policies and procedures.

Perform duties and activities within the framework of a plan of care, as delegated and reviewed by a registered nurse, at regular intervals.
Assist patients to achieve physical and emotional well-being and comfort.

Ensure that any changes in a patients condition or circumstance are reported immediately to the appropriate person/registered nurse/nurse in charge.

Utilise transferable skills within level of competence.

Clinical Assessment and Care Planning to meet Health and Well-Being Needs

Contribute to the reassessment of health and well-being needs of patient's within scope of competence.

Make suggestions to the registered nurse in relation to adjustments to the patients care plan when contributing to the assessment and care of the patient.

Respect people’s dignity, wishes and beliefs, involving them in shared decision making and obtaining consent for delegated procedures within scope of competence.

Record and report back accurately and fully on the reassessments undertaken and risks identified and participating in developing actions in the care plan to address identified risks.

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 11,000 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;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 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.

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

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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 mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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