Assistant Practitioner

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated and innovative Assistant Practitioner, to join the team on Teifi Ward in Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen.

Teifi is a 30 bed ward which looks after patients with a variety of trauma orthopaedic injuries and conditions who are admitted as emergency cases or as repatriations from other areas within Hywel Dda University Health Board as well as hospitals across the UK and abroad.

The Assistant Practitioner role is designed to deliver evidenced based clinical care under the direction and support of a Registered Nurse by following the Health Board’s protocols, policies, procedures, pathways and care plans.

The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of person centred, safe, individualised, efficient, cost effective care under the delegated authority of a registered nurse.

The post-holder will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members, contribute to and maintain the team philosophy.

The post holder, with the support of the line manager, will identify areas where further training is required and attend in-service training sessions to ensure competency and maintain professional development.

If appointed, you can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering excellent care to patients and their families.

The post requires the Level 4 Certificate in Healthcare (or equivalent award/experience) OR has previously held NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.

Trainee positions would be considered from applicants who are in the process of completing the Level 4 Certificate in Healthcare.

Full time and part time hours will be considered.

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

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

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

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for 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.