Assistant Practitioner

NHS

  • Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent
  • £27,898-30,615 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
Band 4 assistant practitioner role on Tyleri ward at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan.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/adviceTo 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.Main duties of the jobIf you are a highly experienced health care support worker with a level 4 qualification, looking for an opportunity to secure promotion and work within a dynamic and forward thinking team, with a passion for patient care, then an Assistant Practitioner role could be for you.This is ainnovative role which will be a key part of the ward team providing essential support to Registered Nurses and delivering direct patient care through enhanced skills. You will also supervise HCSW's at Band 2&3.You will be a pivotal member of a multidisciplinary team, providing high quality care to patients in our ward settings. You will support the nurses by providing clinical nursing support and enhancing the quality of hands on care. You will work without direct supervision and with delegated responsibilities from the Registered Nurse.You will be caring, compassionate, enthusiastic, dedicated and competent at Level 4.Based at the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport, there are openings on our Elective Trauma & Orthopaedics Ward, C7W. The role will be complimented by a robust support network and a competency framework with the opportunity for developing new skills.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usAneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number040-ACS247-0825Job locationsYsbyty Aneurin BevanLime AvenueEbbw ValeNP23 6GLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in TracPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education
Desirable
  • Teaching or assessment qualification
Experience/qualsEssential
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe
Desirable
  • Experience in a wide range of clinical skills
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education
Desirable
  • Teaching or assessment qualification
Experience/qualsEssential
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe
Desirable
  • Experience in a wide range of clinical skills

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