Job summary
- Main area
- Assistant Practitioner
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Weekday working only)
- Job ref
- 001-ACS042-0525
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Wales/University Hospital Llandough
- Town
- Cardifff
- Salary
- £26,928 - £29,551 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Assistant Orthopaedic Practitioner
Band 4
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed
Job overview
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 Level 3 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.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
- 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 criteria
- Knowledge and experience of caring for individuals in a variety of clinical areas
Skills
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Agored Cymru accredited assessor qualification to support assessment and mentoring of staff undertaking the BOA qualification
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Familiar with UHB policies and procedures
- Specialist casting knowledge obtained via BOA certification
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Flexible approach to work
- To work in ay area of the UHB as required
- Ability to travel in a timely manner
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak welsh
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Kannan Sivanudurai Pandian
- Job title
- Charge nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 848010
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