Assistant Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Ayr; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner at University Hospital Ayr. The role focuses on promoting patient recovery through the Enhanced Recovery Programme, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes. Candidates must have SVQ 3 qualification and relevant orthopaedic experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant orthopaedic experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients achieve optimal outcomes within the ARISE bundle.
• Support patients for early discharge and assist with data collection.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Motivation

Education

SVQ 3 qualification

Job description

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

What you will do:

Within Station 16, we actively promote the Enhanced Recovery Programme (ERAS) to allow 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 are working to achieve the measures within the ARISE (Arthroplasty Rehabilitation in Scotland Endeavor) bundle, ensuring optimum patient outcomes. This requires motivating both patients and staff to embed the enhanced recovery ethos within Station 16.

You will also support patients to achieve the earliest possible discharge and assist the clinical team with the completion of the data set, ensuring all relevant data is collected and submitted to the national ARISE database. You will be committed to delivering high-quality patient care, demonstrating knowledge of the organisation’s values, and sharing the vision to advance the department in providing safe, effective, patient-centered care.

Further Information:

For more details on the role, please view the job description.

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:

SVQ 3 qualification and relevant orthopaedic experience are essential.

For the person specification, please view the requirements.

Hours:

Shift patterns will be variable, focusing on periods of peak activity.

Additional Information:

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, verified by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Please check your eligibility before applying. For more information, refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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