HCA/Assistant Practitioner

Job summary

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.Having an understanding of evidence-based practice and delivering care in line with current evidence, the post holder will take responsibility for the provision of person-centered care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.

Main duties of the job

Within the role the post holder will:o 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 sits outside of the band 4 scope of practice.o Report regularly to the registered practitioner, recognising own limitations and seeking advice if they are unsure.o 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.o Provide general/specific care as specified below for a specific client group and will be competent to work with other professional disciplines, referring patients for allied health professional assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required.Delegate work to other unregistered staff within agreed protocols, and may supervise, teach and assess other un-registered staff, including students.It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies as per the All Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Nursing Governance Framework and in line with patient need.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.