Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant practitioner to join the very busy and fast paced Trauma and Orthopaedic directorate in Cardiff and Vale.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and highly caring individuals who meet the following criteria:
NVQ Level3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
GCSE maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent essential skills qualification
Level 5 British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Certificate
Significant previous experience in hospital or health care environment
To work in any area of the UHB as required
The successful applicants will be required to provide exceptional care to patients and work closely with our registered nurses and multi-disciplinary teams. It is expected that you will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users of different age groups, and have good self-management skills. You need to have a flexible approach and have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Practitioner, 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.
Be responsible for some elements of patient assessment, , implementing programmes of care, and modifying programmes of care as delegated by a registered practitioner. The supervising registrant will undertake elements of care that sits outside of the band 4 scope of practice.
Report regularly to the registered practitioner, recognising own limitations and seeking advice if they are unsure.
Work in support of the multi-disciplinary team: registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from a registered nurse/practitioner.
Delegate work to other unregistered staff within agreed protocols, and may supervise, teach and assess other un-registered staff, including students.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care (or Equivalent) GCSE maths and English grade C or above or equivalent.
- Level 5 British Orthopeadic Association (BOA) casting certificate
- Previous experience in hospital or health care environment
- Significant post BOA certification casting experience
- Experience of total contact casting, experience of serial casting
- Clerical experience such as ordering dressings, equipment, braces and plaster
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of caring for individuals in a variety of clinical areas
Skills
Essential
- Good and effective interpersonal skills
- Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately
- Know how to deal with people in challenging circumstances
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Good IT skills
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work independently under indirect supervision
Desirable
- Agored Cymru accredited assessor qualification to support assessment and mentoring of staff undertaking the BOA qualification
Special Knowledge
Essential
- Familiar with UHB policies and procedures
- Specialist casting knowledge obtained via BOA certification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Adaptable, friendly, polite, caring
- Able to work in a team and demanding/pressurised environment
- Able to work under indirect supervision
- Able to work across sites
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- To work in ay area of the UHB as required
- Ability to travel in a timely manner
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 23 June 2025
