Job vacancy: Assistant Practitioner, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Bridgend

Job summary

Main area: Clinical Nurse
Grade: Band 4
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week (flexible)
Job ref: 110-ACS180-0725-A

Employer: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type: NHS
Site: Princess of Wales
Town: Bridgend
Salary: £27,898 - £30,615 per annum pro rota
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 26/08/2025 23:59

Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

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The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.

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

Qualifications

and/or Knowledge

Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

Good knowledge and understanding of health services in Wales.

Good knowledge and experience of Stoma care and Stoma care patients or willing to undertake traaining.

Good knowledge and understanding of colo-rectal cancer and treatments.

Good knowledge and understanding of the emotional, psychological, social and financial impact of cancer diagnosis, treatments and recovery on an individual and their family.

Undertake communication training specifically dealing with difficult situations.

Good knowledge of cancer nursing terminology.

Cancer care qualification/training/experience of working with bowel cancer patients

Knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg

Knowledge of the patient cancer pathway.

Knowledge and experience in care of stoma patients.

Phlebotomy

Application Form

Pre-employment checks

Interview

References

Experience

Experience of working in an NHS organisation.

Experience of working in cancer services specifically colo-rectal cancer.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentations, data entry and retrieval.

Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally.

Ability to work unsupervised.

Proven experience of, and ability to work well with, a range of cancer associated stakeholders including clinicians and managers.

Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working.

Track record of influencing and engaging staff.

Understanding of the importance of high quality information and associated confidentiality issues.

Application Form Interview

References

Aptitude and

Abilities

Ability to develop and compare a range of options based upon complex facts or situations.

Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively with escalated problems, issues and complaints.

Understanding of providing excellent customer service.

Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.

Be able to maintain dignity and confidentiality sensitively with distressed patient and their families utilising excellent communication skills.

Ability to concentrate under pressure with frequent interruptions.

Ability to speak Welsh

Interview

References

Values

Flexible approach to work.

Ability to prioritise workload when there is a high volume and work to tight deadlines.

Methodical, reliable and able to work to a high standard under time restrictions and work pressure.

Motivated, able to work as part of a team.

Innovative and well organised.

Enthusiasm for training and development.

Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm.

Proactive and able to use own initiative.

To be compassionate, caring and professional to patient, family and care givers.

Application Form

Interview

References

Other

Ability to travel in a timely manner.

Able to work hours flexibly.

Satisfactory DBS check.

Application Form Interview

References

Person specification

English

Essential criteria

Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards. Evidence of continuing professional development. Good knowledge and understanding of health services in Wales. Good knowledge and experience of Stoma care and Stoma care patients or willing to undertake traaining. Good knowledge and understanding of colo-rectal cancer and treatments. Good knowledge and understanding of the emotional, psychological, social and financial impact of cancer diagnosis, treatments and recovery on an individual and their family. Undertake communication training specifically dealing with difficult situations. Good knowledge of cancer nursing terminology. Experience of working in an NHS organisation. Experience of working in cancer services specifically colo-rectal cancer. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentations, data entry and retrieval. Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally. Ability to work unsupervised. Proven experience of, and ability to work well with, a range of cancer associated stakeholders including clinicians and managers. Experience of Multi-Disciplinary Team Working. Ability to develop and compare a range of options based upon complex facts or situations. Dealing professionally, promptly and sensitively with escalated problems, issues and complaints. Understanding of providing excellent customer service. Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others. Be able to maintain dignity and confidentiality sensitively with distressed patient and their families utilising excellent communication skills. Ability to concentrate under pressure with frequent interruptions. Flexible approach to work. Ability to prioritise workload when there is a high volume and work to tight deadlines. Methodical, reliable and able to work to a high standard under time restrictions and work pressure. Motivated, able to work as part of a team. Innovative and well organised. Enthusiasm for training and development. Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm. Proactive and able to use own initiative. To be compassionate, caring and professional to patient, family and care givers. Ability to travel in a timely manner. Able to work hours flexibly. Satisfactory DBS check.

Desirable criteria

Cancer care qualification/training/experience of working with bowel cancer patients Knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg Knowledge of the patient cancer pathway. Knowledge and experience in care of stoma patients. Phlebotomy Track record of influencing and engaging staff. Understanding of the importance of high quality information and associated confidentiality issues. Ability to speak Welsh

English

Essential criteria

Experience of working in an NHS organisation. Experience of working in cancer services specifically colo-rectal cancer. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literate and experience in the use of database packages, presentations, data entry and retrieval. Able to communicate to a high standard both in writing and verbally. Ability to work unsupervised. Proven experience of, and ability to work well with, a range of cancer associated stakeholders including clinicians and managers.
Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or willing to work towards.
Good knowledge and understanding of the emotional, psychological, social and financial impact of cancer diagnosis, treatments and recovery on an individual and their family.
Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable criteria

Cancer care qualification/training/experience of working with bowel cancer patients
Knowledge and understanding of cancer nursing services in Cwm Taf Morgannwg

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form.

Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles.

All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.

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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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Margaret Feeney

Job title

Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist

Email address

[email protected]

Telephone number

01656 753690

Additional information

Louise Donoghue

Clinical Nurse Specialist

[email protected]

01656 753690

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Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

English

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

English

Essential criteria

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