Assistant Practitioner

NHS Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an Assistant Practitioner for University Hospital Ayr. The role involves promoting patient recovery, collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Applicants must have SVQ 3 qualification and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant orthopaedic experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote Enhanced Recovery Programme for patient discharge.
• Support clinical team by completing data sets for ARISE database.

Skills

Patient Care

Motivation

Education

SVQ 3 qualification

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative, where each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner based at University Hospital Ayr.

What You Will Do

Within Station 16, we actively promote the Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERAS) to enable patients to be confidently and safely discharged home at the earliest opportunity, reducing length of stay and avoiding re-admission and complications.

As a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner, working with minimal supervision and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, you will ensure all appropriate patients work to achieve the measures within the ARISE (Arthroplasty Rehabilitation in Scotland Endeavor) bundle, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This role requires motivating both patients and staff to embed the enhanced recovery ethos within Station 16.

You will also support the clinical team by accurately completing the data set, ensuring all relevant data is collected and submitted to the national ARISE database. You will be committed to delivering high standards of patient care, demonstrating knowledge of the organisation’s values, and sharing the vision to advance the department in providing safe, effective, patient-centred care.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

SVQ 3 qualification and relevant orthopaedic experience are essential.

Hours

34.1 hours per week. Shift patterns will be variable, focusing on periods of peak activity.

Additional Information

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Contact Dyane Reid at 01292 610555 ext 14677 for further information about the role.