Assistant Practitioner Community Children's Nursing
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Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Community Children's Nursing Service. The role supports children with high complex physical needs, following safe delegation and under guidance from a Registered Nurse within the school environment.
Proficiency in Welsh is desirable; applications from English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide high-quality, holistic, compassionate healthcare to children with complex needs within the school setting. The role involves managing own workload, undertaking delegated tasks, and delivering care in line with current evidence-based practices. The post holder will be responsible for some assessment tasks, implementing and modifying care plans, and reporting to the registered practitioner. Supervision, teaching, and assessment of other staff may also be part of the role.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organization committed to caring. We provide integrated acute, primary, and community care to a population of 650,000, employing over 16,000 staff. We offer extensive training, development opportunities, flexible working, and support for work-life balance, including occupational health and wellbeing initiatives. Join us to be part of our Clinical Futures strategy, enhancing care close to home and providing high-quality hospital care when needed.
Job responsibilities
Further details are available in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, or by clicking "Apply now" to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
* Certificate in Health Care Level 4
* Agored Principles of Administration of Medication
* Agored Fundamentals of Medication Administration
* Attendance at relevant courses/study days
* Successful completion of Agored Cymru accredited Unit on Medication Administration
Experience
* Administration of medication via oral, topical, NG, PEG, JEG routes
* Interpersonal and communication skills, including managing challenging situations
* Recent clinical experience in a healthcare setting
* Experience supporting development of others
Aptitude and abilities
* Ability to work independently as an Assistant Practitioner
* Competency in patient assessments within protocols
* Effective relationship-building with patients, families, carers, and colleagues
* Ability to supervise and assess trainees and learners
* Fluent in Welsh
* Ability to positively effect change
Other
* Participation in rotating shift patterns
* Excellent timekeeping and flexibility
* Physical capability for moving, handling patients, and operating clinical equipment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Salary: £26,928 to £29,551 per annum, pro-rata, during term time.
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