Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Beccles; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in community healthcare as an Assistant Practitioner. Join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care to the South Waveney population. This role involves working closely with GPs and community partners to provide person-centered care, supporting patients to self-manage in their homes and clinics. If you're compassionate and eager to make a difference in nursing, this position offers a chance to grow your skills in a supportive environment. Embrace the opportunity to influence community healthcare positively while enjoying various employee benefits and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Employee benefits

Shareholder opportunities

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience in NHS or social care settings is beneficial.
• Understanding of older people's needs and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide planned and reactive community services to patients.
• Manage a delegated caseload of patients requiring nursing care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Listening Skills

IT Skills

Education

Foundation Degree in a health-related area

Care Certificate

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to join our Primary Care Home (PCH) to deliver high-quality care to the population of South Waveney, including Beccles, Bungay, Halesworth, and Southwold.

If you are caring, compassionate, and see nursing in the community as your career option, then this could be the job for you. We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our team.

The PCH is a multidisciplinary team working closely with GPs and other community partners to provide an excellent standard of person-centered care to adults in their own homes, residential care, or clinic settings, supporting patients to self-manage whenever possible. The service uses SystmOne as a clinical IT system to support mobile working.

Previous experience of nursing in the community would be beneficial but is not essential. We will support you to transfer your existing knowledge and clinical skills as an Assistant Practitioner working in a different care environment.

The PCH is commissioned to provide a 24/7 service. The successful applicant will work 5 shifts of 7.5 hours between 08:30 and 16:30. The role includes weekend and bank holiday working on a rotational basis.

Next steps - If interested, please contact Lead Nurse Shona Andrews at [e-mail] to discuss further or arrange an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

Within the PCH, you will work with the multidisciplinary team to provide planned and reactive community services. You will manage a delegated caseload of patients requiring nursing care, working autonomously within your scope of practice and under supervision of a registered nurse.

You will contribute to the assessment, provision, and monitoring of care, working in partnership with the team to deliver high standards of nursing care based on evidence.

About us

ECCH is a well-established healthcare provider delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We offer a range of NHS, community health, and social care services mainly across the Norfolk/Suffolk border region.

We align with NHS terms and conditions and offer various employee benefits. Visit our website - www.ecch.org. As a staff-owned social enterprise, staff can opt to be shareholders, influencing how ECCH is run and evolves to meet future healthcare needs.

We aim to work in partnership with the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.

We encourage early applications as this job may close earlier once sufficient applications are received.

We recognize the increasing use of AI tools in professional settings. We value strong applications and an honest reflection of skills and experience. Applicants must declare if AI has been used in completing their application or responses.

By applying, you confirm that all information provided is accurate and a true reflection of your skills, knowledge, and experience.

Job responsibilities

• Support ECCH's strategic direction, values, and culture related to community services.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and carers, respecting confidentiality and cultural diversity.
• Handle complex, sensitive information with persuasive, empathetic skills.
• Participate in clinical supervision and ongoing learning to maintain high standards of care.
• Develop networks to promote the Primary Care Home and contribute to clinical governance through audits.
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to deliver community services, including patient assessments, care planning, and supporting self-care and independence.
• Support families and carers, especially regarding end-of-life care.
• Plan, organize, and deliver clinical activities across community settings.
• Maintain accurate patient records and support compliance with CQC standards.
• Perform clinical tasks such as taking vital signs, assessing support needs, and administering medication within scope.
• Contribute to resource management and report patient condition changes promptly.
• Demonstrate core values of Compassion, Action, Respect, and Everyone, aligned with the organisation's signature behaviors.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently and within boundaries.
• Confidentiality awareness, approachable, reliable, flexible, and willing to work across sites and shifts.

Experience

• Understanding of older people's needs, NHS/social care experience, multidisciplinary teamwork, and knowledge of Intermediate Care Services.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in a health-related area or equivalent, evidence of personal development, and Care Certificate.

Skills and Knowledge

• Good interpersonal, listening, and IT skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the nature of the work and compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.