About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists to join the BCUHB Health Protection Service in the capacity of a band 4 Associate Practitioner. The Health Protection Service exists to support and add system capacity to the prevention and management of infectious diseases across North Wales. As part of this work the service is engaged in efforts to tackle health inequalities and provides additional support to vulnerable service sectors e.g. Care Homes, in an effort to build infectious disease capacity/resilience.
This particular role will work closely with Protect Practitioners within the service to deliver a range of proactive and reactive clinical services to Care Homes, Domiciliary Care Settings, Schools, and Special Procedure Practitioners across North Wales.
Experience of working in the care sector will be important and a knowledge of Infection Prevention practice advantageous. It will be essential to hold a UK driving licence and possess the capability to travel across North Wales.
In short, this role requires a caring, dynamic and flexible individual, who strive to make a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable individuals/communities and drive forward the wider Public Health agenda in a post pandemic world.
At this time we have 1 full-time posts available which will be based across our East, Centre and West bases, located within the Health Board footprint to cover our North Wales remit.
Main duties of the job
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.
The 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, statutory requirements, 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.
Administer within scope of competence prescribed medication/medicinal products where designated according to BCUHB policy.
Work within current national and local guidelines for Infectious Disease in relation to correct Personal Protective Equipment is used at all times, ensuring correct donning and doffing advice is adhered to at all times.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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.
Job description Job 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
Foundation diploma/ degree in Healthcare Practice (Level 4) or equivalent 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) Maintain a record of own personal development Recognise the need for lifelong learning Able to relate theory to practice Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within nursing/therapies
Desirable
Awareness of clinical governance Recognise the importance of the Fundamentals of Care to the patient/client Relevant experience in Health Protection
Experience Essential
Previous Health Care Support Worker experience at a Band 3 The ability to work unsupervised in a variety of settings, taking responsibility for a delegated workload.
Desirable
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)
Values Essential
Effective communicator Caring attitude to patients and Clients Shows respect to team Members Recognises own limitation Committed work attitude Recognises need for lifelong Learning via day to day work and through discussion at PADR
Other Essential
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Able to work hours flexibly.
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
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 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
Ability to adapt to and propose changes within working situation Health promotion Basic teaching skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
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Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)