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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Assistant Practitioner
Carmarthen On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 2,451 employees
Stroke CarePatient RehabilitationClinical AssessmentMultidisciplinary TeamworkCare Coordination
Requirements
Candidates must be able to deliver delegated clinical activities and therapeutic interventions to promote patient independence. Ability to speak Welsh is desirable, and candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK or be eligible for sponsorship.
Job Description
Job Overview
The Assistant Practitioner works as an integral member of the multidisciplinary stroke team, delivering high-quality care and rehabilitation to patients following a stroke.
Working under the supervision of registered nurses and allied health professionals, the post holder undertakes delegated clinical activities, supports rehabilitation programmes, and contributes to the assessment, treatment and ongoing care of patients throughout their stroke recovery journey.
The post holder will promote patient independence, maximise functional recovery, and support patients and their families through education and rehabilitation. The role requires effective communication, a sound understanding of stroke care pathways, and the ability to work across professional boundaries whilst maintaining a patient-centred approach.
The Assistant Practitioner will play a key role in coordinating aspects of the patient's stroke journey, including initiating and facilitating referrals to internal and external services, ensuring timely access to specialist support and community-based resources. The post holder will actively participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing relevant patient information, supporting discharge planning, and helping to ensure coordinated, seamless care across the stroke pathway.
Main duties of the job
Working within agreed competencies and under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, the post holder will undertake delegated clinical, rehabilitation and care coordination duties.
The post holder will deliver rehabilitation programmes and therapeutic interventions to support patients in achieving rehabilitation goals, promoting recovery and maximising independence. They will assist with mobility, activities of daily living, communication, nutrition and hydration, whilst monitoring and recording patient progress and escalating concerns appropriately.
The Assistant Practitioner will coordinate referrals to internal and external services, liaise with community teams and support discharge planning. They will attend and contribute to MDT meetings, ward rounds and discharge planning discussions, sharing relevant information to support decision-making and continuity of care.
The post holder will provide information and support to patients, relatives and carers throughout the stroke pathway and maintain accurate patient records in line with professional and organisational standards.
Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, therapy and community colleagues, the Assistant Practitioner will contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
The Assistant Practitioner works as an integral member of the multidisciplinary stroke team, delivering high-quality care and rehabilitation to patients following a stroke.
Working under the supervision of registered nurses and allied health professionals, the post holder undertakes delegated clinical activities, supports rehabilitation programmes, and contributes to the assessment, treatment and ongoing care of patients throughout their stroke recovery journey.
The post holder will promote patient independence, maximise functional recovery, and support patients and their families through education and rehabilitation. The role requires effective communication, a sound understanding of stroke care pathways, and the ability to work across professional boundaries whilst maintaining a patient-centred approach.
The Assistant Practitioner will play a key role in coordinating aspects of the patient's stroke journey, including initiating and facilitating referrals to internal and external services, ensuring timely access to specialist support and community-based resources. The post holder will actively participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, contributing relevant patient information, supporting discharge planning, and helping to ensure coordinated, seamless care across the stroke pathway.
Main duties of the job
Working within agreed competencies and under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, the post holder will undertake delegated clinical, rehabilitation and care coordination duties.
The post holder will deliver rehabilitation programmes and therapeutic interventions to support patients in achieving rehabilitation goals, promoting recovery and maximising independence. They will assist with mobility, activities of daily living, communication, nutrition and hydration, whilst monitoring and recording patient progress and escalating concerns appropriately.
The Assistant Practitioner will coordinate referrals to internal and external services, liaise with community teams and support discharge planning. They will attend and contribute to MDT meetings, ward rounds and discharge planning discussions, sharing relevant information to support decision-making and continuity of care.
The post holder will provide information and support to patients, relatives and carers throughout the stroke pathway and maintain accurate patient records in line with professional and organisational standards.
Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, therapy and community colleagues, the Assistant Practitioner will contribute to audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Skills
Stroke CarePatient RehabilitationClinical AssessmentMultidisciplinary TeamworkCare CoordinationPatient EducationDischarge PlanningPatient MonitoringCommunication SkillsPatient-Centred Care
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn darparu gwasanaethau gofal iechyd GIG i bobl sy’n byw yn Sir Gâr, Sir Benfro a Cheredigion, a siroedd sy’n ffinio. Mae gennym dros 13,000 o staff a gyda’n gilydd rydym yn darparu gwasanaethau cynradd, cymuned, yn yr ysbyty, iechyd meddwl ac anghenion dysgu. Gweithiwn mewn partneriaeth gyda’r tri awdurdod lleol, yn ogystal â chydweithwyr cyhoeddus, preifat a trydydd sector, a hefyd ein tîm o wirfoddolwyr gwerthfawr. Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services. We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers. Thinking of joining us? Contact us with recruiting queries on RecruitmentCampaigns.hdd@wales.nhs.uk
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