Main duties of the job
Information, Education & Support
* Provide clear, compassionate explanations of tests, procedures, and clinic processes.
* Offer reassurance, practical advice, and signposting to specialist services or resources.
* Support patients living with urology conditions, including those undergoing cancer and long-term condition pathways.
Clinical Documentation & Administrative Duties
* Accurately update electronic patient records, documenting assessments, observations, and outcomes.
* Support management of clinic flow, appointments, and coordination with multidisciplinary colleagues.
* Assist in monitoring stock levels, equipment maintenance, and ordering supplies.
Patient Assessment & Clinic Support
* Undertake delegated clinical assessments, observations, and holistic reviews under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
* Prepare patients for a range of urology outpatient procedures (e.g., flow rate tests, bladder scans, flexible cystoscopy pre‑assessment, prostate assessment clinics).
* Diagnostic Testing & Clinical Procedures
* Perform and record measurements such as uroflowmetry, post‑void residual bladder scanning, urinalysis, and other point‑of‑care tests.
* Assist registered clinicians during investigations and minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
* Prepare clinical areas, equipment, and instruments in line with infection prevention & control standards.
Job Responsibilities
This post is advertised as a Band 4 and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the Level 4 Assistant Practitioner qualification. However applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the Band 4 role, are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 24 months and will be appointed under Annex 21 rules. This means they will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year payment will be 70% and 75% in the second year.) Following successful passing of the Level 4 Assistant Practitioner qualification the post holder will then be paid at Band 4 (minimum point on the scale).
Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the role. Failure to achieve the qualification in the designated timeframe could result in re‑deployment.
To be considered under Annex 21 arrangements, you must be currently studying or achieved a Level 3 qualification in a Healthcare setting.
This role will also play a key part in the MDT meetings to ensure the smooth coordination of pathways and effective communication within the wider services. You will be based in Glangwili Hospital, with your own workspace, within a busy, supportive team.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* 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.
* Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role.
* Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
* Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties to keep adults within their care safe
* Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
* Teaching or assessment qualification
* Welsh speaker (Level 1) – the ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Experience
* 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)
* 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. monitor and record vital observation and interpret results
* 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. reviewing risk assessments
* 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. monitor and interpret blood glucose
* 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. experience of supporting an RN with wound care
* 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.
* Skills in non‑complex wound care
* Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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