Assistant Practitioner - Wrexham, United Kingdom - Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Wrexham, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Assistant Practitioner

Full Time 37.5 hours

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic assistant practitioner to work as part of our team on Pantomine Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital specialising in Gastroenterology Acute Medicine.

You must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Practitioner who are ready for a new challenge, be part of developing a new service and be part of some significant changes.

Do you have the desire and skills to be part of this new challenge?

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The post holder will work as part of a designated ward Team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient including those individuals with chronic conditions.

The post holder will work under the direction and support of a Registered Nurse by following the Health Board's protocols, policies, procedures, pathways, clinical governance requirements and care plans.

The Assistant Practitioner role will also require the post holder to:

Ensure effective communication with patients, carers, multidisciplinary team and the wider health and social care community.
Practice in accordance with Health Board standards

and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.

Use personal effectiveness and knowledge to contribute to the development and delivery of a quality service.
Work proactively as a member of the multi disciplinary and multi professional healthcare team, in support of registered practitioners.
Manage a small defined caseload of patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.
Administer within scope of competence prescribed medication/medicinal products where designated according to BCUHB policy.

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients.

The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales.

Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.