Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant practitioner to join the very busy and fast paced Trauma and Orthopaedic directorate in Cardiff and Vale.



We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and highly caring individuals who meet the following criteria:



NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)



GCSE maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent essential skills qualification



Level 5 British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Certificate



Significant previous experience in hospital or health care environment



To work in any area of the UHB as required



The successful applicants will be required to provide exceptional care to patients and work closely with our registered nurses and multi-disciplinary teams. It is expected that you will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users of different age groups, and have good self-management skills. You need to have a flexible approach and have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



As an Assistant Practitioner, the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered practitioner with appropriate supervision in place.



Be responsible for some elements of patient assessment, , implementing programmes of care, and modifying programmes of care as delegated by a registered practitioner. The supervising registrant will undertake elements of care that sits outside of the band 4 scope of practice.



Report regularly to the registered practitioner, recognising own limitations and seeking advice if they are unsure.

Work in support of the multi-disciplinary team:

registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from a registered nurse/practitioner.



Delegate work to other unregistered staff within agreed protocols, and may supervise, teach and assess other un-registered staff, including students.



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.



Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.



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.