Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
13 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. Able to work hours flexibly.
- Experience
Previous Health Care Support Worker experience at a Band 3
- Qualifications
Foundation diploma/ degree in Healthcare Practice (Level 4) or equivalent Five GCSEs at grades A – C or equivalent level of qualification, e.g. NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care related subject Be able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy to key skills Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade A - C in English and Maths)
- Qualifications
Maintain a record of own personal development.
- Qualifications
Able to relate theory to practice
- Qualifications
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within nursing/therapies
- Aptitude and Abilities
Evidence of good organisational skills
- Aptitude and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to negotiate and communicate with patients and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team
- Aptitude and Abilities
Effective problem solver
- Aptitude and Abilities
Evidence of IT skills e.g. e-mail, MS Word, Excel and Office Demonstrate good verbal communication and written skills.
- Aptitude and Abilities
Able to be flexible within the team and working environment
- Aptitude and Abilities
Competencies in venepuncture
Desirable
4 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Relevant experience in Health Protection
- Qualifications
Awareness of clinical governance
- Aptitude and Abilities
Medicine Administration
- Aptitude and Abilities
Experience of supporting the development of others
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Senior Health Care Assistant within the new Health Protection Service (HPS).
The newly created HPS will work in partnership, to respond to health protection measures and threats as required. It is envisaged that the HPS will evolve over the year and the post holder will work, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within North Wales.
The Health Protection Team will work alongside the other agencies such as Public Health Wales to protect and improve health and well being and reduce health inequalities for the people of North Wales.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic band 4 to join our new team. The role will require the post holder to be an effective communicator and practice in accordance with the standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and essential competencies. Are you proactive? Do you enjoy working in an exciting developing environment? Do you have a passion to deliver excellent services? Do you want to help develop this new service now and into the future? If you are, come and join us in this new Health Protection Service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Health Protection Service, either at their designated work base or as part of an agile, patient-facing, outreach team at any location within north Wales.
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.
The 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, statutory requirements, 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.
Work within current national and local guidelines for Infectious Disease in relation to correct Personal Protective Equipment is used at all times, ensuring correct donning and doffing advise is adhered to at all times.
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 or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
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
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This advert is for Associate Practitioner Health Protection Service with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Rhyl, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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