Job summary
- Main area
- Virtual Ward
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 130-ACS028-0325
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dulais Valley Primary Care Centre
- Town
- Neath
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 20/03/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Nursing Practitioner
Band 4
Welcome toSwansea BayUniversity Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea BayUniversity 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
There is an exciting opportunity within Swansea Bay Virtual Ward Team for the right candidates.
We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic HCSW's with a Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant Health Care Associated subject/ Certificate in HCSW Education.
We have a Band 4 Assistant Nursing Practitioner position positioned in the Upper Valley cluster.
These are new positions and the successful candidates will have access to ongoing support and a structured, robust induction and training package in order to develop into role.
Applicants to have excellent communication skills and have a flexible and adaptable approach to Community working
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be required to deliver high quality, compassionate, evidence-based care to patients at their home following a recent hospital admission or GP referral, utilising person-centred approaches which promote health and independence.
Post holders will carry out a range of clinical skills appropriate to their area of work, in line with their scope of practice and the all-Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Nursing) Governance Framework.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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
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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous HCSW experience
Desirable criteria
- Community Experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- Good IT Skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Samantha Roberts
- Job title
- Clinical Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07977192902
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