Job summary
The post requires the Level 4 Certificate in Healthcare (or equivalent award/experience) OR has previously held NMC registration as a Registered Nurse. Trainee positions would be considered from applicants who are in the process of completing the Level 4 Certificate in Healthcare.
*The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of person centred, safe, individualised, efficient, cost effective care under the delegated authority of a registered nurse. Delegation is defined as the transfer, to a competent individual, of the authority to perform a specific task in a specified situation (NMC 2019).
The post-holder will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members, contribute to and maintain the team philosophy. The post-holder will practice in accordance with Health Board standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
The post-holder will work with the line manager to develop the role as required within the boundaries of the Knowledge & Skills Framework (KSF) post outline and agreed skills and competencies.
The post holder must, with the support of the line manager, identify areas where further training is required and attend in-service training sessions to ensure competency and maintain professional development.
Main duties of the job
Merlin Ward is a busy surgical ward specialising in ENT, including the managing of complex associated conditions, providing safe, high quality evidence based care.
We will offer the successful candidate:
A learning environment for on and going professional development in a friendly and supportive team
A structure competency framework and training, development of appropriate clinical skills.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 04/10/2023.
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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
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. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. 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.
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Person Specification
Qualificatons and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject/ Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker
- 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
- 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
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
- Teaching or assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
- Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/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 e.g Catheter care (including removal)
- Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results
- Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g Monitor and interpret blood glucose
- Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g Experience of supporting an RN with wound care
- Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g Monitor and interpret blood glucose
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
- For community roles: experience of providing care in a community or primary care setting
- Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
- Skills in non-complex wound care
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualificatons and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject/ Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker
- 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
- 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
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
- Teaching or assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
- Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/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 e.g Catheter care (including removal)
- Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results
- Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g Monitor and interpret blood glucose
- Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g Experience of supporting an RN with wound care
- Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g Monitor and interpret blood glucose
Desirable
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
- For community roles: experience of providing care in a community or primary care setting
- Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
- Skills in non-complex wound care
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
