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About
Swansea Bay University Health Board (formerly ABMU) was created on 1 April 2019, after responsibility for providing healthcare services in the Bridgend County Borough Council area passed from ABMU to the new Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Swansea Bay UHB covers a population of around 390,000 in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas and we have a budget of around £1bn. The Health Board employs approximately 12,500 staff.
It has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton in Swansea, and Neath Port Talbot Hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
We also have a community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
Primary care independent contractors play an essential role in the care of our population and the Health Board commissions services from GPs, opticians, pharmacists and dentists across the area.
We have 49 GP practices in our Health Board area, 72 dental practices including orthodontists, 31 optometry practices and 92 community pharmacies.
Mental health and learning disabilities services are provided both in hospital and community settings.
The Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery at Morriston Hospital covers not only South and Mid Wales, but the South West of England. Morriston also delivers one of two cardiac surgery services in Wales.
Other specialist services provided by the Health Board include cleft lip and palate, renal, fertility and bariatric (obesity).
Forensic Mental Health Services are provided to a wider community which extends across the whole of South Wales.
The Health Board is part of A Regional Collaboration for Health (ARCH), which is a partnership with Hywel Dda University Health Board and Swansea University. ARCH is a unique collaboration project aimed at improving the wellbeing and wealth of South West Wales.
To find out more, please see: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/
Our values: https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/jobs/why-work-for-us/
Ein Gwerthoedd: www.abm.wales.nhs.uk/eingwerthoedd
Virtual Ward Assistant Practitioner
Closed for applications on: 11-May-2023 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 11-May-2023 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Block A Neath Port Talbot Hospital
- Address
- Baglan Way
- Town
- Port Talbot
- Postcode
- SA12 7BX
- Major / Minor Region
- Swansea
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £24,308 - £26,676 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 4)
Specialty
- Main area
- Virtual Ward
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Are you a level 4 Assistant Practitioner or experienced HCSW looking for a new role that will challenge and develop you? We want confident and dynamic Healthcare Professionals to take on the role of Assistant Practitioner for the SBUHB Virtual Ward programme. We are currently recruiting into 5 permanent posts to support the further roll out of the Virtual Ward services.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is in the process of redesigning community services as part of the patient step up/step down pathways to maximise safe and effective patient care in their own homes.
The role of the Assistant Practitioner will be to work alongside the Clinical Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Therapists and Medical staff linked to the Virtual Ward to provide targeted and rapid patient assessment and intervention.
The post holder will be able to help drive change in a fast-paced environment and contribute to timely solutions through engagement with relevant community partners to ensure patient treatment is optimised and harm minimised.
We are looking for applications from self-motivated, focussed individuals with proven clinical skills and a passion to improve patient care. The successful candidate will join a well-established Cluster team and will be supported to develop into this Virtual Ward Assistant Practitioner role.
For further information about SBUHB Virtual Wards please visit our recruitment webpage https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/jobs/virtual-wards/
Advert
SBUHB are re-designing their community step up/step down pathways to improve patient care and maximise efficiencies within the Health Board boundaries. The Virtual Ward will act as a platform for patient referrals from General Practice, Community teams, Secondary Care and Third Sector for those patients who need targeted, multi professional input in order to
optimise their clinical outcomes.
The Assistant Practitioner will be aligned to the Virtual Ward as part of the multi-professional Health and Social Care team. The Virtual Ward will bring key members of the multi professional team together to provide targeted assessment and review of patients, either virtually or faceto-face.
As an Assistant Practitioner (Level 4) the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by the Virtual Ward Clinical Manager with appropriate supervision in place. Having an understanding of evidence-based
practice and delivering care in line with current evidence.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Certificate in Healthcare (120 Level 4 CQFW Credits)
- Portfolio of evidence demonstrating own personal development
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of Assistant Practitioner in the context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation
- Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Demonstrates knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
- Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults/children and of the legislation relating to the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe
- Ability to demonstrate behaviours and attitudes which align to the Health Board’s Values and Behaviour Framework
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of attendance at courses / study days associated with Primary Care and/or Community healthcare
Experience
Essential criteria
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare service environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience within specialty Experience of supporting the development of others
- Experience of working as a healthcare assistant
Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability work without supervision
- Ability to delegate
- Able to undertake patient assessments within agreed competency and protocols
- Ability to organise and prioritise
- Ability to develop effective relationships
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Ability to support and supervise
- Good Communication Skills
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of competence in clinical skills pertinent to specialty
- Ability to effect change in a positive manner
- ANTT (Aseptic Non Touch Technique)
Values
Essential criteria
- Friendly and Helpful disposition
- Willing to seek out learning
- Motivated and uses own intiative
- Shows resilience and adaptability
- Shows respect for others views
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Roberts
- Job title
- Clinical Manager (Neath Virtual Ward)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Emily Davies, Head of Nursing (Primary Care)
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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