Assistant Practitioner
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Nursing Assistant to join the Stroke and Rehabilitation Care team at Prince Philip Hospital. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, supporting complex rehabilitation programmes, and undertaking delegated clinical tasks. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Key responsibilities
- Work as part of the team on Ward 9, Stroke and Rehabilitation Care.
- Support patients through their recovery journey, helping them regain independence.
- Work closely with Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
- Support complex rehabilitation programmes and undertake delegated clinical tasks.
- Act as a role model for junior support staff.
Essential criteria
- 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 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/children, The Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards to keep adults within their care safe
- Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care
- Interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage and 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
- 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. Monitor and record vital observation and interpret results
- 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. Reviewing risk assessments
- 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. Monitor and interpret blood glucose.
- 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. Experience of supporting an RN with wound care
Desirable criteria
- Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services
- Teaching or assessment qualification
- Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care
- Administration of medicines via oral, topical, SC, IM routes
- Skills in non-complex wound care
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,819 – £31,626 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Assistant Practitioner
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team as an Nursing Assistant, working as part of the team on Ward 9, Stroke and Rehabilitation Care in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and experienced Nursing Assistant to join our dedicated Stroke and Rehabilitation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting patients through their recovery journey, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life following stroke and other rehabilitation needs.
As a Band 4 Nursing Assistant, you will work closely with Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will support complex rehabilitation programmes, undertake delegated clinical tasks and act as a role model for junior support staff.
If appointed, you can look forward to working in a professional environment with a team that is passionate about delivering excellent care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject or Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education is required for this post.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Wel
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