Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment post until 21/12/2024.
If you are an internal applicant this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line manager's approval for the secondment prior to going to interview.
Are you passionate about healthcare education and training? Do you have the skills to support the development of healthcare professionals?
An exciting opportunity has emerged within our Acute/Community Training Department for a 12-month secondment Assistant Practitioner in Work-Based Learning.
Why Join our Team?
Be a part of a dynamic team committed to healthcare excellence and contribute to the development of healthcare professionals. You will enjoy a supportive work environment focused on growth and learning.
If you are passionate about healthcare education and ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our Work-based Learning team and help us deliver high-quality training and education that ensures the best possible care for our communities.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner (Nursing Support Worker) role is designed to deliver training and development to support HCSWs to deliver evidenced based clinical care under the direction and support of a Registered Nurse by following the Health Board's protocols, policies, procedures pathways and care plans.
The post-holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of safe, individualised, efficient, cost effective service under the delegated authority of a Registered Nurse/Registered Therapist.
The post-holder will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other ward/team members, contribute to and maintain the ward/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 develop the role as required within the boundaries of the KSF post outline and agreed competencies
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
As an Assistant Practitioner in Work-Based Learning, you will play a vital role in supporting and delivering the Acute and Community Induction programs. Your responsibilities will also involve working closely with Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) in the classroom to assess clinical and practical skills. You will be an integral part of our experienced team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality training and education. Your efforts will ensure a consistent, high-quality, safe, and effective service from Health Care Support Workers.
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.
Interviews will be held on 22/11/2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Practitioner in Work-Based Learning, you will play a vital role in supporting and delivering the Acute and Community Induction programs. Your responsibilities will also involve working closely with Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) in the classroom to assess clinical and practical skills. You will be an integral part of our experienced team, contributing to the delivery of high-quality training and education. Your efforts will ensure a consistent, high-quality, safe, and effective service from Health Care Support Workers.
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.
Interviews will be held on 22/11/2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Module 1 and Module 2 of the Level 4, Certificate in Healthcare (60 credits at level 4).
- Requirement to successfully complete modules 3 and 4 of Level 4, Certificate in Healthcare (60 credits at level 4), within one year of appointment (at KSF foundation gateway).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within nursing/therapies
- Able to relate theory to practice
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance
- Recognise the importance of the Fundamentals of Care to the patient/client
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education
- Experience of working as a healthcare support worker
Skills and Attributes
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Flexible in working hours, reliable and responsive to change
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Module 1 and Module 2 of the Level 4, Certificate in Healthcare (60 credits at level 4).
- Requirement to successfully complete modules 3 and 4 of Level 4, Certificate in Healthcare (60 credits at level 4), within one year of appointment (at KSF foundation gateway).
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within nursing/therapies
- Able to relate theory to practice
Desirable
- Awareness of clinical governance
- Recognise the importance of the Fundamentals of Care to the patient/client
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment
Desirable
- Experience of delivering education
- Experience of working as a healthcare support worker
Skills and Attributes
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Flexible in working hours, reliable and responsive to change
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).
