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Job Summary
We are looking for motivated and dynamic emergency care assistant practitioners who are able to work under pressure to join our dedicated and friendly team of staff at Withybush General Hospital in the Accident and Emergency Department.
Main Duties of the Job
This exciting role will provide the opportunity to learn new skills and develop professionally within a positive, supportive, and challenging environment. The rota involves a variety of shift patterns including day/night duty to suit individual & service requirements. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews will be held on 28/04/2025.
About Us
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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health, and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job Description
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. 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 minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Knowledge
* 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 the all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework
* Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
* 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 Qualifications and Knowledge
* Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
* Teaching or assessment qualification
Essential Experience
* Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
* Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage and diffuse challenging or threatening situations
* Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework
Desirable Experience
* Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
* Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
* Skills in non-complex wound care
Language Skills
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Employer Details
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Withybush General Hospital
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
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