Assistant Practitioner

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Raigmore Hospital is recruiting for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join the Acute Adult ANP/ACP Service. You will provide clinical and administrative support to Medical and Nursing staff and undertake a range of clinical duties including venepuncture, cannulation and catheterisation.

The role requires recent acute hospital experience, evidence of ongoing learning, and the ability to work independently with supervision.

Qualifications

• SCQF level 7-8 healthcare qualification (HNC/D or PDA Level 8) or equivalent.
• Minimum of three National Qualifications, including English.
• Recent acute hospital experience within the past 2 years and ability to relate this to the Assistant Practitioner role.
• Evidence of completion of Mandatory Induction Standards or equivalent if outside NHS Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Carry out minor clinical procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation and catheterisation.
• Assist with medical procedures and provide support to medical emergencies and cardiac arrest teams.
• Provide clinical and administrative support to Medical and Nursing staff.
• Work out-of-hours, including days, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Independence with supervision

Education

SCQF level 7-8 healthcare qualification (HNC/D or PDA Level 8)

Three National Qualifications including English

Job description

Join Our Team at Raigmore Hospital Assistant Practitioner (Band 4)

Raigmore Hospital’s Acute Adult ANP/ACP Service is currently recruiting for Band 4 Assistant Practitioners (AP’s) to join our dynamic and well-established team.

Our service comprises 30 + qualified Advanced Practitioners, several trainee ANP/ACPs, and a dedicated group of Assistant Practitioners who support both the medical and Advanced Practice workforce. We provide care across a range of specialties including Hospital at Night, General Surgery, Trauma & Orthopaedics, Frailty Team and General & Acute Medicinealongside Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC).

We are looking for experienced healthcare support workers who have worked in an acute hospital environment and can evidence on going learning and development.

The job will be physically and emotionally demanding as the post-holder will provide clinical and administrative support to Medical and Nursing staff and undertake a range of clinical and non-clinical duties. Registered healthcare staff will delegate roles and tasks and you must have the ability to work independently and with supervision. You will carry out minor clinical procedures such as venepuncture, cannulation and catheterisation, assist with medical procedures and provide assistance to medical emergency and cardiac arrest teams. You will be required to work in and out of hours, which may include days, evening and weekends.

Essential Criteria

• Assistant Practitioners are required to a relevant qualification in Healthcare at SCQF level 7-8 or above. Examples of common qualifications include Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D) or Professional Development Award (PDA) at Level 8.
• Applicants must have a minimum of three National Qualifications, including a Standard Grade pass (or equivalent) in English and two other subjects.
• Applicants must have good communication skills and a strong command of both written and spoken English.
• Applicants must have recent acute hospital experience within the past 2 years and be able to relate this to the Assistant Practitioner role.
• Applicants must be able to provide evidence of completion of Mandatory Induction Standards or equivalent if out with NHS Scotland.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .