Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Assistant Practitioner - Clinical Substance Misuse
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Job Overview
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen within the substance misuse service for an experienced, motivated, and forward-thinking Assistant Practitioner to join a busy, supportive team based at HMP Berwyn.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to deliver clinical interventions including screening for Blood Borne Viruses, promoting Hepatitis B vaccinations, and assisting with caseloads. You will be working within a team of clinicians dedicated to working towards micro-elimination of hepatitis C whilst also focusing on HIV and hepatitis B to a population of men from all backgrounds.
Good communication skills are vital as the role will include direct support to service users on the treatment pathway and establishing good working relationships with both the prison and community services. The role will also include delivering training sessions to prisoners and staff in promoting awareness including the potential routes of transmission, management, and treatment of Blood Borne Viruses.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main Duties of the Job
- Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings
- Liaise with community teams
- Assist, where necessary, with administration tasks such as data collection and audits to ensure the service is meeting and maintaining its recommended targets as required by Welsh Government, Public Health Wales, and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Perform Fibro scanning, completing Dry Blood Spot Testing, taking oral swabs, and be trained in phlebotomy
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We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Practitioner with a real interest in Blood Borne Viruses and will be expected to:
- Have a good understanding of caring for patients from all backgrounds including an awareness of mental illness and substance misuse to identify risky behaviours
- Be approachable, energetic, resilient, and adaptable to an ever-changing environment
Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Working for our Organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
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Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Recent evidence of putting into practice evidence-based clinical knowledge (equivalent to career level 4)
- Understanding of the competency boundaries of an Assistant Practitioner role
Desirable criteria
- Has completed Foundation Degree modules within a directly relevant clinical field
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCA / HCSW
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as an Assistant Practitioner within a relevant clinical service
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