Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Gastroenterology Directorate for a band 3 Assistant Hepatology Practitioner. The post holder will work as part of a team that provides Hepatology nursing services to patients within an adult community/Hospital setting.
The post holder is expected to work within defined protocols and clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge and scope of practice, as set out in the job description.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be under supervision from the lead Hepatology/Hepatitis nurse for the Hepatology service. They will be in direct (face to face) or indirect contact via phone/email.To work independently providing care for Hepatology patients within ABUHB hospitals and community.The post holder will have key relationships with the lead nurse for Hepatology/Hepatitis, consultant Hepatologists across ABUHB. Also will have working relationships with other ABUHB agencies, community Drug and Alcohol services, mental Health services - inpatients and community, healthcare within the prison population of ABUHB, GP's and other non-statuary services that support clients with liver disease.The post holder will report to the Registered Nurse (CNS Hepatology/Hepatitis). They will be required to work without direct supervision of the CNS in areas of assessed competence.The post holder will be expected to train/educate those working within non-statutory agencies on aspects of liver disease.The post holder will Record all personally generated information in line with Aneurin Bevan Health Board(ABHB) policy for Record Keeping and Management of Health records ensuring accurate legible entries that comply to organisational and statutory requirements in a timely manner.
About us
Aneurin 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 specialty 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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- Good Educational background 4-5 GCSE at grade C or above to include English & Mathematics.
- Experience in the use of data management.
- Hold NVQ/QCF qualification accreditation Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience or working towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a health care assistant, preferably within gastroenterology /hepatology/infectious diseases/Community.
- Experience of working with people at their most vulnerable.
- Understand and respect the principals of confidentiality
- A commitment to undertaking continuing personal development and training
Desirable
- Previous experience within hepatology
- Previous involvement in BBV
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills and be able to analyse data
- Excellent self-motivation
- Demonstrable ability to relate to carers and significant others
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Able to identify / manage stress in self / others.
- Up to date knowledge of liver disease and Hepatitis B&C
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or knowledge
Essential
- Good Educational background 4-5 GCSE at grade C or above to include English & Mathematics.
- Experience in the use of data management.
- Hold NVQ/QCF qualification accreditation Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience or working towards
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as a health care assistant, preferably within gastroenterology /hepatology/infectious diseases/Community.
- Experience of working with people at their most vulnerable.
- Understand and respect the principals of confidentiality
- A commitment to undertaking continuing personal development and training
Desirable
- Previous experience within hepatology
- Previous involvement in BBV
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills and be able to analyse data
- Excellent self-motivation
- Demonstrable ability to relate to carers and significant others
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Able to identify / manage stress in self / others.
- Up to date knowledge of liver disease and Hepatitis B&C
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.
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.
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).
