Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD.
We have an exciting opportunity to work with an award winning National Lymphoedema Team as a Lymphoedema/ cellulitis Assistant Practioner. This post is permanent for 30 hours.
The post will support delivery of a Value-Based Lymphoedema Healthcare Service for Wales. You will support the team in providing an evidence based lymphoedema assessment and treatment and virtually triaging people who have been admitted with cellulitis. Although a pan Wales service, the post is based in Cimla, Neath in SBUHB. There may be requirements to attend other Health Board services too for clinics.
This post will mainly support the Cellulitis Improvement Programme, providing a proactive approach to lymphoedema management. They will also work with other Team members in supporting Complex Clinics, Heart Failure Clinics, and the Compression Garment Improvement Programme. The post holder will work autonomously and be part of the national team.
Participation in education courses and patient support groups will be an integral part of this role as well supporting data input for research, audit and evaluation.
As well as clinical duties, the post will be expected to support the administration and project team too in data collection and compression garment stock updates.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for some elements of patient assessment, undertaken in conjunction with the registrant, implementing programmes
of care, and modifying programmes of care as delegated by a registered practitioner.
Work in support of the multi-disciplinary team: registered nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals to provide a seamless
service to patients with proximal supervision from a registered nurse/practitioner.
Provide general/specific care as specified below for a specific client group and will be competent to work with other professional
disciplines, referring patients for allied health professional assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required.
Delegate work to other unregistered staff within agreed protocols, and may supervise, teach, and assess other un-registered staff,
including students.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education, GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills qualifications
2. Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role. Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plan
3. Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/diffuse challenging or threatening situations
4. Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework
Desirable criteria
5. Skills in non-complex wound care
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
6. Ability to demonstrate a compassionate and caring attitude and effective communication skills, able to work in a multi-agency arena, ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities with excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Ability to actively listen and communicate sensitive or difficult information in a clear and compassionate manner
7. Ability to function as an Assistant Practitioner without direct supervision, to manage their own time and workload, prioritise work, delegate and seek assistance when required and able to undertake patient assessments within agreed competency and protocols
8. Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact to develop effective and appropriate relationships with patients, their families, carers, and colleagues. Ability to support, supervise, assess, and act as a role model for Trainee Assistant Practitioners other learners and HCAs as required within the clinical setting or within the patient’s home
Desirable criteria
9. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understandi ng, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable