Address We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and enthusiastic temporary Assistant Practitioner to work as part of our team on Bonney Ward at Wrexham Maelor Hospital until 23/03/2025
Bonney ward is a 27 bedded ward consisting of acute medical patients. The ward specialises in diabetes, endocrinology, haematology, oncology, Specialist Palliative Care and dermatology. We deal with admissions, transfers, acutely unwell patients, discharges and anything else that should arise during a patients stay. We serve a wide variety of patients with various medical conditions. We also deliver inpatient chemotherapy if this is required during their stay. Patients can arrive to the ward, or can become during their stay, acutely unwell therefore observational skills and expert knowledge are a key skill to working on this ward.
We also, should the need arise, deliver an out of hours triage service for chemotherapy patients linked with Shooting Star. This may sometimes involve speaking to our colleagues in Glan Clwyd.
You must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team. . We are currently looking for an Assistant Practitioner who are ready for a new challenge, be part of developing a new service and be part of some significant changes.
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..
Administer within scope of competence prescribed medication/medicinal products where designated according to BCUHB policy.
This post is fixed term / secondment for 12 months due to the needs of the service.
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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.
The post holder will work as part of a designated ward 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 following the Health Board’s protocols, policies, procedures, pathways, clinical governance requirements and care plans.
We work closely with many specialist nurses these include:
Diabetes Specialist nurse
Haematology Specialist nurse
Acute Oncology Team
Home First team
Shooting Star team
Palliative Care team
