Assistant Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to join their Endoscopy Unit. The role involves delivering high standards of care, supporting diagnostic procedures, and working within a dedicated team. Successful candidates will receive training and have access to various employee benefits, including a generous pension scheme and discounts.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Salary sacrifice options

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Deliver health and social care focusing on service users' needs.
• Work autonomously within defined boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures.
• Support team leaders with training and external courses.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Commitment to care

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Role Summary

The Assistant Practitioner will work as part of a team, delivering health and social care that focuses on the direct needs of service users. They will work autonomously within the clearly defined boundaries of their Assistant Practitioner role and carry out specific clinical tasks and responsibilities that may cross professional demarcations of care and therapy.

About the Role

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More detail about the role

We are seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, highly motivated, and adaptable people who are committed to providing the highest standards of care for our patients.

The Endoscopy Unit currently has five procedure rooms in Exeter and delivers a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures in the specialties of Gastrointestinal medicine and surgery, colo-rectal surgery, respiratory medicine, and urology.

Successful applicants will be supported by our team leaders with a programme of training and external courses.

Working Pattern: 1x :-: 1x :-: 2x :-:

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Paula Anderson, Clinical Nurse Manager

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over , staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than , people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. To learn more, click here.

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family-friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities, and groups.

We will work together to develop and support you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree, or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD, or rotational placements to help hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure options, and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options, including our OFSTED-rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role interests you, we would love to hear from you.