Job Overview PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of Associate Practitioners within East Area. The posts are a new and innovative role based within the Rehabilitation Unit. The post holder will work as part of a designated 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 encompassing planning, organising and delivering clinical care. Training and support will be provided to achieve the required clinical skills and knowledge. The hours of work will be 37.5 per week. Flexibility will be required. Main duties of the job Assist in identifying health needs of patients within scope of competence. encompassing planning, organising and delivering clinical care as agreed with the Supervising Practitioner/Registered Nurse, in line with clinical governance and within agreed professional standards and guidelines. Work flexibly as part of the nursing team providing health promotion, and health education to adults and their families including smoking cessation, diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle information empowering the patient towards self management. Work in partnership with other local agencies such as social services and the voluntary sector to mobilise resources Undertake care of wounds that require simple or more advanced dressings, document care given and report back findings to relevant nurse. Undertake continence re-assessments and management with the competency to carry out bladder scanning and the catheterisation procedure assessed as necessary in consultation with the Registered Nurse. To implement the use of evidence based assessment tools as required for example the Falls Risk Assessment Tool for those individuals at risk of a fall, reporting findings to the Registered Nurse and providing appropriate interventions in terms of falls prevention and management. 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 Essential criteria QCF Diploma in health and social care level 4 Five GCSEs at grades A – C or equivalent level of qualification, e.g. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care related subject Be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy to key skills Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths) Experience Essential criteria Previous relevant experience in a healthcare environment working in an indirect supervised role Desirable criteria Experience of working at a higher level as a healthcare support worker. Experience of working with patient complex needs resulting from their chronic condition(s) Skills Essential criteria Evidence of good organisational skills Excellent interpersonal skills The ability to care with compassion and understanding. Effective problem solver Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team Evidence of IT skills e.g. e-mail, MS Word, Excel and Office Demonstrate good verbal communication and written skills. Ability to use tact and diplomacy when speaking to patients on the phone Ability to work as an effective member of a team Able to be flexible within the team and working environment Demonstrate an awareness of multi-agency and integrated teams working Able to organise and deliver own case/workload, prioritising as necessary ensuring deadlines are met Competencies in venepuncture An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate. Able to work in a demanding, busy environment. Good time management skills Ability to deal with complex and difficult emotional situations Demonstrate an ability to value the opinion of others. Ability to mentor new HCSWs and junior staff working environment Desirable criteria Medicine Administration Manual Handling Advanced clinical skills Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation Health promotion Basic teaching skills Experience of delegation Experience of supporting the development of others Competencies in cannualation Competencies in bladder scanning and catheterisation Competencies in tissue viability/wound care training Knowledge Essential Criteria Knowledge of patient confidentiality Evidence of knowledge and application of consent, data protection, patient confidentiality and risk management with Health and Safety issues. Knowledge of local policies/procedures and guidelines including those specific to the community Knowledge of the Fundamentals of Care Recognise the need for lifelong learning Able to relate theory to practice. Knowledge, skills and competences to identify problems, analyse and compare appropriate information before reaching a judgement, making decisions and responding accordingly within own boundaries An insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate Knowledge, skills and competences for and contribute to the assessment and planning process for patient care needs. Desirable criteria Knowledge and application of national care standards and policies. Knowledge of person-centered care and its application. Knowledge of clinical governance Personal Qualities Essential Criteria Ability to be a team player Act as a positive role model by influencing and sharing skills and knowledge Enthusiastic and highly motivated and with the ability to motivate and inspire confidence. Commitment to the provision of community services Respectful of others Desirable criteria Ability to effect change in a positive manner. Other Relevant Requirements Essential criteria Flexible in working hours must be able to undertake shift work where required, reliable and responsive to change Ability to use own initiative Committed to ongoing personal and career development Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to the post. Desirable criteria Welsh Speaking Ability to work without direct supervision