Job Overview The post holder will work as part of a designated member of the stoma nursing Team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient including those individuals with chronic conditions and cancer. 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. Main duties of the job 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. Undertake the care of stoma/wounds that require simple or more advanced dressings, document care given and report back findings to relevant nurse. Have a remit, assessing patients for their stoma needs involving physical and psychological observations within the acute and community settings. Assisting patients to achieve optimum physical and emotional wellbeing and comfort. Discuss and make suggestions for adjustments to individual care plans and their health and well being needs with the care team and understand own role in delivering care to meet those needs. Home Visits to review patients maybe needed to be undertaken in this role. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation 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. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities 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/or Knowledge Essential criteria Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills qualifications Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care Able to demonstrate understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines and all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework. Desirable criteria Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services Teaching or assessment qualification Experience Essential criteria Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/diffuse challenging or threatening situations Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Catheter care (including removal) Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results Reviewing risk assessments Monitor and interpret blood glucose. Experience of supporting an RN with wound care Desirable criteria Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care For community roles: experience of providing care in a community or primary care setting. Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes