Assistant practitioner nursing (children community)

Job overview

Are you a health professional who wants to build a career caring for children and are eager to develop your skills and knowledge?

If you are an enthusiastic, caring professional who has a passion for supporting families and providing high standards of clinical care Swansea Bay UHB Children's Community Nursing Team  would like to hear from you.

Swansea Bay Children’s Community Nursing Team are currently looking for Band 4 Health Care Support Workers skilled in the care of children with highly complex health care needs, to join our Childrens Community Nursing Team. In order to achieve our vision for the future we currently have posts available for Band 4 HCSWs who possess essential levels of practical skills and knowledge in caring for children with complex needs, and have knowledge in leadership and teaching skills.

Applicants must have QCF level 4 qualification and experience in caring for children with complex needs at AFC band 3 or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

Please note this position is predominately night work and requires lone working in the family home.

The Assistant Practitioner /Senior Children’s Community Nursing Support Worker will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse to deliver high quality, holistic, compassionate health care to children and young people with complex needs, providing the required support for families. 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. Having an understanding of evidence based practice and delivering care in line with current evidence, the post holder will take responsibility for taking action relative to an individual’s health and care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. The post holder will be responsible for some elements of assessment, implementing programmes of care and modifying individualised care plans, reporting back to the registered practitioner. They may delegate work to others and will supervise, teach and assess other staff.

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

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