Assistant Practitioner Community Nursing Torfaen North 2 Team - INTERNAL

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Job Overview

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Torfaen North 2 District Nursing Team on a permanent contract for 28 hours, in line with the 24/7 contract including weekend & night shifts.

The District Nursing team in Torfaen works as a partner within a wider multi-disciplinary team which includes CRT Frailty Consultant, General Practitioners, Care at home, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Support and Wellbeing workers and the Voluntary Sector.

An informal visit by anyone prior to application would be welcomed by the team.

Main duties of the job

Are you motivated, enthusiastic and want to progress in your career?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the North 2 community team in the provision of clinical care to individuals in their own home.

As Assistant Practitioner you will work with the wider community MDT under the delegation of your Band 7, Band 6 and a team of Registered Nurses. You will utilise and develop a wide variety of skills to meet the emotional, physiological, and clinical needs of individuals.

The post holder will work collaboratively and support members of the multidisciplinary team in the delivery, development and management of health and appropriate referral for social care issues. The role is challenging but rewarding and you will be fully encouraged and supported with your professional development.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

This post is permanent and can include weekends.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experienced in undertaking a range of clinical skills relevant to the post as per role scope of practice and the national governance framework
• Significant and recent experience of providing relevant clinical care

Desirable criteria

• For community roles: experience of providing care in a community or primary care setting.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Level 4 vocational qualification in a relevant health care associated subject / Certificate in Health Care Support Worker Education
• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent level 2 or above essential skills qualifications

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak or learn Welsh
• Trained to perform venepuncture