Job summary
Are you a level 4 Assistant Practitioner/HCSW looking for a new role that will challenge and develop you? We want confident and dynamic Healthcare Professionals to take on the role of Assistant Practitioner for the SBUHB Virtual Ward programme. We are currently recruiting into 3 permanent posts to support the Virtual Ward services in the Llwchwr, Upper Valleys and surrounding SBUHB area.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is in the process of redesigning community services as part of the patient step up/step down pathways to maximise safe and effective patient care in their own homes.
The role of the Assistant Practitioner will be to work alongside the Clinical Manager, Therapists and Medical staff linked to the Virtual Ward to provide targeted and rapid patient assessment and intervention.
The post holder will be able to help drive change in a fast-paced environment and contribute to timely solutions through engagement with relevant community partners to ensure patient treatment is optimised and harm minimised.
We are looking for applications from self-motivated, focussed individuals with proven clinical skills and a passion to improve patient care. The successful candidate will join a well-established Cluster team and will be supported to develop into this Virtual Ward Assistant Practitioner role.
For further information about SBUHB Virtual Wards please visit our recruitment webpage https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/jobs/virtual-wards/
Main duties of the job
SBUHB are re-designing their community step up/step down pathways to improve patient care and maximise efficiencies within the Health Board boundaries. The Virtual Ward will act as a platform for patient referrals from General Practice, Community teams, Secondary Care and Third Sector for those patients who need targeted, multi professional input in order tooptimise their clinical outcomes.
The Assistant Practitioner will be aligned to the Virtual Ward as part of the multi-professional Health and Social Care team. The Virtual Ward will bring key members of the multi professional team together to provide targeted assessment and review of patients, either virtually or faceto-face.
As an Assistant Practitioner (Level 4) the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by the Virtual Ward Clinical Manager with appropriate supervision in place. Having an understanding of evidence-basedpractice and delivering care in line with current evidence.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Certificate in Healthcare (120 Level 4 CQFW Credits)
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating own personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Assistant Practitioner in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Demonstrates knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
- Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children and of the legislation relating to the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe
- Ability to demonstrate behaviours and attitudes which align to the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at courses / study days associated with Primary Care and/or Community healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience within specialty Experience of supporting the development of others
- Experience of working as a healthcare assistant
Abilities
Essential
- Ability work without supervision
- Ability to delegate
- Able to undertake patient assessments within agreed competency and protocols
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to develop effective relationships
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to support and supervise
- Good Communication Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in clinical skills pertinent to specialty
- Ability to effect change in a positive manner
- ANTT (Aseptic Non Touch Technique)
Values
Essential
- Friendly and Helpful disposition
- Willing to seek out learning
- Motivated and uses own intiative
- Shows resilience and adaptability
- Shows respect for others views
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Certificate in Healthcare (120 Level 4 CQFW Credits)
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating own personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Assistant Practitioner in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Demonstrates knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
- Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children and of the legislation relating to the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe
- Ability to demonstrate behaviours and attitudes which align to the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at courses / study days associated with Primary Care and/or Community healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience within specialty Experience of supporting the development of others
- Experience of working as a healthcare assistant
Abilities
Essential
- Ability work without supervision
- Ability to delegate
- Able to undertake patient assessments within agreed competency and protocols
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to develop effective relationships
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to support and supervise
- Good Communication Skills
Desirable
- Evidence of competence in clinical skills pertinent to specialty
- Ability to effect change in a positive manner
- ANTT (Aseptic Non Touch Technique)
Values
Essential
- Friendly and Helpful disposition
- Willing to seek out learning
- Motivated and uses own intiative
- Shows resilience and adaptability
- Shows respect for others views
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).
