# Assistant Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-practitioner/2be59020-d5f4-445c-9b08-5b744befaa3e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-practitioner/2be59020-d5f4-445c-9b08-5b744befaa3e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Town:** Haverfordwest - **Region:** West Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Various hours, no nights or weekends currently) - **Closing date:** 2026-05-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T15:22:06.998Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Aberystwyth/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Day_surgery_RecoveryTheatre/Day_surgery_RecoveryTheatre-v8034327 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8034327?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Assistant Practitioner to join our dedicated and friendly team of staff on the Day Surgical Unit in Bronglais General Hospital. The post will involve working as part of the admissions and recovery teams within the unit. Various hours, no nights or weekends currently. Interviews to be held on 30/4/2026 ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of person-centred, safe, individualised care under the delegated authority of a registered nurse. To perform duties and activities within the framework of a plan of care. To assist patients in achieving physical and emotional well-being and comfort. To ensure that any changes in a patient's condition is reported immediately to the appropriate Registered Nurse. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. ## Job Details We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Assistant Practitioner to join our dedicated and friendly team of staff on the Day Surgical Unit in Bronglais General Hospital. The post will involve working as part of the admissions and recovery teams within the unit. Various hours, no nights or weekends currently. Interviews to be held on 30/4/2026 ## Job Description The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a high standard of person-centred, safe, individualised care under the delegated authority of a registered nurse. To perform duties and activities within the framework of a plan of care. To assist patients in achieving physical and emotional well-being and comfort. To ensure that any changes in a patient's condition is reported immediately to the appropriate Registered Nurse. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. ## Responsibilities You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care - Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage/diffuse challenging or threatening situations - Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework e.g. Catheter care (including removal); Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results; Reviewing risk assessments; Monitor and interpret blood glucose; Experience of supporting an RN with wound care **Desirable** - Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care - For community roles: experience of providing care in a community or primary care setting. - Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes. - Skills in non-complex wound care ### Language Skills **Desirable** - Welsh Speaker (Level 1) ### Qualifications and Knowledge **Essential** - Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Higher Education Health Care Support Worker - GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills qualifications - Evidence of continuing personal development relevant to the role in health care - Able to demonstrate understanding of the HCSW Code of Conduct, All Wales Delegation guidelines and the all Wales Band 4 Assistant Practitioner Governance Framework. - Clinical knowledge which is relevant to the role. - Demonstrates understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans - Demonstrates an understanding of the legislation related to Safeguarding e.g. adults and children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe **Desirable** - Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services - Teaching or assessment qualification ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) - [job description and person specification – welsh (pdf, 303.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322093) - [job description and person specification – english (pdf, 290.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322092) - [occupational health functional requirements form.docx (pdf, 728.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10322094) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.