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Assistant Practitioner

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Newport

AI generated summary

  • You must meet all essential and desirable criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for this role.
  • You will support RNs in patient care, perform clinical tasks, supervise HCSWs, maintain accurate records, and participate in case meetings, ensuring quality nursing interventions.

Requirements

  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
  • Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Responsibilities

  • The role will bridge between HCSWs and the Registered Nurse (RN), within the discipline of nursing.
  • The role will provide support the RN by caring for patients, enhancing the quality of hands on care.
  • The post holder will provide high level support in the provision of quality interventions to meet the needs of patients requiring nursing and clinical care, as an RN assistant.
  • To provide clinical support to implement planned care to patients under the indirect supervision of Registered Nurses.
  • To work within a designated team but with the ability to work independently as required.
  • To demonstrate an awareness of the limits of personal professional practice and knowledge and recognise when to seek appropriate support/advice.
  • To carry out nursing care, e.g. clinical observations, wound care and point of care testing.
  • To undertake clinical tasks e.g. cannulation, venepuncture, ECG, wound care.
  • To supervise Band 2 & Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers, delegating care as appropriate.
  • To participate in case conferences and case review meetings.
  • To keep clear, accurate, contemporaneous patient records of the care provided and its impact.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Assistant Practitioner.

Where is the Assistant Practitioner position based?

The Assistant Practitioner position is based at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Applicants must meet all essential criteria as per the attached job description/person specification.

Is the ability to speak Welsh a requirement for this role?

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

What type of support will be provided to the successful candidate?

The successful candidate will have a robust support network and a competency framework, along with opportunities for developing new skills.

Are there flexible working options available for this role?

Yes, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board supports flexible working.

Will I be considered for the position if I have a protected characteristic?

Yes, applications are encouraged from all individuals with protected characteristics.

When will I be notified if I am shortlisted for an interview?

You will be contacted via the email account you used to apply for this post, so it’s important to check your email regularly.

Is there any temporary top-up for Bands 2 and 3?

Yes, there is a temporary top-up reflecting the incorporation of the top-up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour.

Can I apply in Welsh?

Yes, applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, and those submissions will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

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Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board was established on the 1st October 2009 and covers the areas of Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Newport, Torfaen and South Powys. The Health Board employs over 14,000 staff, two thirds of whom are involved in direct patient care. There are more than 250 consultants in a total of over 1000 hospital and general practice doctors, 6,000 nurses, midwives, allied professionals and community workers