Advanced Clinical Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join their team in a vibrant and supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to work in one of the largest teaching hospitals in the South West of England, where you will be part of a dynamic team delivering exceptional patient care. You will engage with a diverse patient population, ensuring high standards of care and contributing to the well-being of the community. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values inclusivity and personal development.

Qualifications

• Passionate about patient care and able to work flexibly across various clinics.
• Knowledgeable of policies and procedures in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as per protocols.
• Participate in patient assessment and maintain effective communication.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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Job overview

Are you ready for a challenge? Would you like to work in the largest teaching hospital trust in the South West of England and in one of the best hospital sites in Europe?

Our busy Outpatients Department sees on average 7000 patients per week in clinics covering:

• Gate 5 - Vascular, Rheumatology, Haematology, Renal, Colorectal and Upper GI clinics.
• Gate 12 - Orthopaedics, Medicine (Cardiology, Diabetes, Respiratory and Endocrinology)
• Gate 24 -Dermatology, Upper GI surgery and Colorectal
• Gate 36 - Neurology, Infectious Diseases, ENT and Care of the Elderly
• Cossham Hospital - Covers all of the specialties listed above.

We want to recruit Healthcare Assistants who have a passion for working in the health care sector and who can demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and development and safe patient care, in accordance with NBT Values.

You will be a high performing individual who is flexible and driven by the exciting challenges that lie ahead while demonstrating that you can live the Trusts values.

We are looking to recruit to full time and part-time posts.

You will need to be flexible to accommodate the various shift times and patterns within the Trust and occasionally cover clinics in our off site facilities in Cossham, Yate, Thornbury, and South Bristol.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be:

• Passionate and empathetic with patients
• A dynamic individual who is able to work flexibly to cover all clinics
• Knowledgeable, understands and adheres to policy and procedures
• A team player able to work effectively within a team in a busy environment
• Supports colleagues to provide the best care for the patients

Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols/policies and within the scope of the Health Care Support Worker remit.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialties.

Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals.

We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Bristol has been voted the best place to live in the UK, with vibrant local music, arts, and restaurants with a wide range of shopping areas.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Participate in patient assessment (with direct supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner), to deliver high standards of care.
• Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care/therapy.
• Under supervision, follow individual care treatment plans, and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multi-disciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the patient group.
• Contribute to clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures.
• Obtain consent prior to giving care/therapy in accordance with Trust Consent Policy.
• Provide information to other members of the Multi-disciplinary team on the care/therapy provided.
• Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another after appropriate delegation from the Registered Practitioner within their scope of practice.
• Provide clinical care/therapy in accordance with infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Promote Health Education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
• Initiate and participate in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation procedures.

Person specification

• NVQ level 3

Venepuncture

• Evidence of competency achieved

Acute hospital experience

• Evidence of working in an acute hospital setting

Physiological Measurements

• Evidence of competency

The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ people.

Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.

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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.