Assistant Practitioner Nursing

To provide an excellent service to meet the needs of children and families on the unit. The post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered nurse.

Will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other ward/team members, contributing to and maintaining the ward/team philosophy.

Exchanging information with patients and staff on the admission, transfer and discharge of patients both verbally and in written format.

Liaising with clinics and other hospitals to generate appropriate follow up appointments.

Actively participating in MDT meetings.

Involving patients in the follow up procedure ensuring appointment is appropriate to their circumstances.

Answering telephone queries in the appropriate manner.

Conveying messages effectively.

Supporting and comforting patients and colleagues in difficult and distressing circumstances.

Always presents a positive image of oneself and the service.

Communicate verbally, written or electronically via Myrddin system

Maintain adequate levels of stock, equipment and materials and facilities the efficient, effective use of resources.

Take responsibility for own development and learning, ensuring engagement and participate in statutory, mandatory training and work-base learning opportunities in accordance with the health board policy and local training needs analysis.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres