Assistant Practitioner Nursing (Acute and Community)
As an Assistant Practitioner Nursing, the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered practitioner with appropriate supervision in place. Understanding evidence-based practice and delivering care in line with current evidence, the post holder will take responsibility for the provision of person-centred care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. Within the role, the post holder will:
1. Be responsible for some elements of patient assessment, undertaken in conjunction with the registrant, implementing programmes of care, and modifying programmes of care as delegated by a registered practitioner. The assistant practitioner will be allocated a group of patients to care for, in the same way that patients are allocated to a registered nurse. The supervising registrant will undertake elements of care that sit outside of the band 4 scope of practice.
2. Report regularly to the registered practitioner, recognising own limitations and seeking advice if they are unsure.
3. Work in support of the multi-disciplinary team: registered nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from a registered nurse/practitioner.
Main duties of the job
The team of assistant practitioners is vital to providing equitable access to care across the whole of the region in some of the most deprived and disconnected areas of Swansea Bay, where often those most at risk of being affected by viral hepatitis have the least access to health promotion, harm reduction, and specialist intervention. This team will bridge the gap between those in the community and the expertise of the clinical nurse specialists leading elimination efforts by 2030.
The team will work effectively alongside not only the BBV practitioners but also the wider multidisciplinary team including Integrated Sexual Health, Respiratory, and Homeless Health to maximise the potential of each interaction and deliver resource-efficient and cost-effective screening and an effective pathway to specialist care.
Education and elimination projects undertaken by the team of assistant practitioners will involve locally innovated and evidence-based high intensity test and treat methods, delivering high-efficiency clinical interventions in a cost-effective and resource-prudent manner, tackling the hidden burden of infection and the complex social stigma associated with addressing this.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job responsibilities
You 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.
Person Specification
Experience/Ability
* Ability to travel within the geographical area.
* Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care.
Qualifications
* Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education, 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.
* 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.
* Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/diffuse challenging or threatening situations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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