Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Denbigh Minor Injuries and outpatients department as a Band 4 Practitioner assistant. This is a permanent band 4 post, 0.80 WTE (30 hours per week) The Minor injuries and outpatient department provides emergency treatment care for minor injuries, such as stable fractured limbs, sprains, burns, wounds etc Monday to Friday 08:00am to 18:00pm. The outpatient department provides facilities and clinic space for all specialities of the BCUHB trust and local GP surgeries, including Phlebotomy. The practitioner's assistant will work alongside the Emergency nurse practitioner and outpatients nurses. Main duties of the job The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care and undertake clinical work in domains that have previously only been within the remit of registered professionals. The post holder would also have the underpinning knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role - locally assessed. ? At the direction of the Registered Nurse, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care without direct supervision. ? Implements care for patients in MIU /OPD; observes patient condition, ? Records clinical observations and reports to qualified nurse; contributes to assessment of care needs, maintain smooth running of clinics, act as scrub nurse in Theatre. Respond to emergencies. ? Carries out nursing procedures e.g. ECG, Bladder scan, Doppler's, Re-dressing wounds, Blood sugar levels, Venepuncture, Application of plaster casts The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,928 to £29,551 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-ACS119-0225 Job locations Denbigh Infirmary Ruthin Road Denbigh LL16 4ES Job description 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 Job description 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 Education & Qualifications Essential Educated to NVQ 3 Experience Essential Previous healthcare related experience. Profiad blaenorol o weithio mewn amgylchedd Mn Anafiadau / Cleifion Allanol. Desirable Grade C or above in GCSE Math's and English (or equivalent) Skills & Ability Essential Additional expertise acquired through practice or training. Able to undertake detailed patient assessments within agreed protocols Knowledge & Experience Essential Ability to undertake and interpret a range of patient observations as required in clinical area e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, ECG Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Educated to NVQ 3 Experience Essential Previous healthcare related experience. Profiad blaenorol o weithio mewn amgylchedd Mn Anafiadau / Cleifion Allanol. Desirable Grade C or above in GCSE Math's and English (or equivalent) Skills & Ability Essential Additional expertise acquired through practice or training. Able to undertake detailed patient assessments within agreed protocols Knowledge & Experience Essential Ability to undertake and interpret a range of patient observations as required in clinical area e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, ECG 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Denbigh Infirmary Ruthin Road Denbigh LL16 4ES Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)