Equipment Advisory Practitioner – Community Care

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 216,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Practitioner for the Equipment Advisory Service in Liverpool. You will support qualified clinical advisers in assessments for community equipment, and help ensure safe, timely provision for adults and children.

The role includes autonomous caseload management and ongoing training. Flexible working requests will be considered; the service collaborates across Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton to deliver high quality care

Qualifications

• The role involves working under supervision of a qualified practitioner.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered.
• Experience with community equipment assessments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and knowledge to support staff.
• Undertake risk assessments on defined patients in line with guidelines.
• Manage own caseload and work autonomously.
• Assist with procurement exercises for community equipment services.
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries as part of daily duties.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Risk assessment

Autonomous working

Effective communication

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting an enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Practitioner for the Equipment Advisory Service in Liverpool. You will support qualified clinical advisers in assessments for community equipment, and help ensure safe, timely provision for adults and children.

The role includes autonomous caseload management and ongoing training. Flexible working requests will be considered; the service collaborates across Liverpool, Knowsley and Sefton to deliver high quality care