Assistant Practitioner

Livewell Southwest; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and social care provider in Tavistock seeks an Assistant Practitioner committed to continence management. This role involves working independently within defined scope, supporting patients in managing their health, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 5 qualifying education, effective communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Opportunities for growth and education are also provided.

Benefits

Protected CPD time

Leadership programs

Funding for qualifications

Qualifications

• Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice.
• Experience in health/social care environment.
• Ability to manage own caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, triaging, planning, implementing, and evaluating complex care.
• Support coordination and delivery of patient care.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records.

Skills

Autonomy

Effective communication skills

Clinical documentation

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Level 5 qualification in health and social care

Job description

We require a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Practitioner, who is inquisitive and enthusiastic about Continence Management and is able to work autonomously.

To work without direct supervision within the clearly defined boundaries of your competencies and carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities, prioritising work in line with policies and procedures.

There are educational opportunities linked to role and the scope of Continence Management, this is a pivotal role requiring you to work collaboratively with the Continence Specialists Nurses, wider MDT and our patient community.

Promoting the highest standards of care in line with the latest guidance, research and information.

With appropriate information to help support of our Continence Specialist Nurses, there is much that patients can do to help themselves in the management and control of their condition.

This role will require you to support with educating our patients to self care, in the management and control of their condition, provide advice and support is now at the forefront of care.

Setting/AreaCovered: home setting, including residential, nursing homes and clinics.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.

All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Practitioner will work as partof a team delivering therapeutic intervention, health and social care thatfocuses on the direct needs of the patients/service users. They will carry outspecific planned clinical tasks and responsibilities to facilitate, assessment,treatment, planning and evaluation of patients in a specific clinical team.

The post holder will work independently withintheir defined scope of practice under the delegation and guidance of aregistered professional. Applying specialist evidence-based knowledge ofprinciples and procedures within a specific field of healthcare.

Assistant Practitioners have undertaken abroad range of theoretical and practical learning regarding healthcare andwellbeing to Foundation Degree level.

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the scope ofpractice of the Assistant Practitioner role within own clinicalsettings.

The post holder can deliver elements of health andsocial care and undertake clinical work in the domains that have previouslyonly been within the remit of registered professionals. The role at times may transcend professionalboundaries.

The Assistant Practitioner will have a level ofautonomy and accountability to make decisions around patient care and refer onto other professionals where required.

To be responsible for own clinical practice, caseloadmanagement and workload.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning socialenterprise delivering integrated health and social care services acrossPlymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts ofDevon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sportscentres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, andcollaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, whileempowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, inshaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the righttime and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people leadhealthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, trainingpathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the CareCertificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorshipprograms ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from allsections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mentalhealth, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during theapplication process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning,implementing, evaluating care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictablewith the support of senior nurse - nurse specialist - caseload holder

To support the Co-ordination and delivery of care,application of clinical judgement in day-to-day changes in patients' needs andcircumstances external to the individual, determining when to seek advice fromsenior clinical or management staff. This includes response to immediatecrisis.

To undertake and to develop all nursing skills andcompetencies, updating as required for their role to enhance the skill mix ofthe nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients aremet.

To maintain accurate records, which are confidential,contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These recordsmay be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSWPolicies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives.

To provide clinical supervision to other staff andstudents.

Promoting and supporting people in their care andtreatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximisingindependence and facilitating health promotion.

Depending on role you will be required to work within adefined geographical area undertaking specific clinical nursing duties topatients in a variety of settings such as their own homes, care homes, othercommunity locations or clinic settings.

To work within the scope of the NMC professional codeof practice. Moving across the organisation should the need arise, for example,in a pandemic situation.

To work within Livewell Southwest policies

Promoting and supporting people in their care andtreatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximisingindependence and facilitating health promotion.

To undertake and to develop all nursing skills andcompetencies, updating as required for the role to enhance the skill mix of thenursing team, ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of the patients aremet

Share knowledge and skills and empower others.

Some services you may require additional training todeliver intravenous medication or additional specialist nursing skills for yourrole.

The role may require co-ordination of caseloads.

To work collaboratively and maintain key workingrelationships with managers and service / practice leads.

Provide holistic evidence based / best practice care topatients in accordance with national and organisational approved policies /procedures and individual care plans.

To act as a clinical advisor on health promotionswithin their areas of expertise and act as a Link Nurse.

To undertake all required training to developcompetencies required for the role.

If relevant to role, to be or work towards a nurseprescriber, (NMC V150)

You may be required to undertake 7 days working,including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set out inyour contract of employment.

To be responsible in the absence of the Clinical NurseSpecialist / Caseload Holder to manage own workload and delegate nursing careto appropriately skilled staff and ensure that these are supported.

To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member ofstaff.

To act as a role model for all staff and studentsdemonstrating specialist clinical skills and high standards of practice andprofessional conduct.

To share knowledge and information to promote a cohesiveteam.

To take responsibility for your own personal andprofessional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skillscommensurate with the role.

To assess, teach, support, and supervise colleaguesincluding Pre-registration students and medical students.

To participate in team activities to develop andconsolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team.

To facilitate and participate in the development of teammembers, monitoring of sickness, line management, appraisals, mandatorytraining, competencies, clinical supervision and staff performance as directedby the Service Lead.

To participate in the recruitment and selection of newstaff.

To participate in coordinator/duty rota as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• OR
• Level 5 qualification in health and social care plus relevant clinical experience.
• GCSEs grade 4-9 in English and Maths OR Functional skills level 2 in English and Maths, evidenced by certificate of achievement.

Specific Skills

• Ability to autonomously manage caseload as delegated by line manager.
• Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
• Evidence of good record keeping
• and accurate clinical documentation.
• Effective written, oral, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of other staff.
• Ability to work in a team and alone.
• Ability to work under pressure and support others under stress.
• Demonstrates ability to use own initiative but knows when to seek guidance.
• Ability to travel to various settings.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.
• Flexible approach to working. Attention to detail.
• Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
• Empathic and able to handle emotionally intensive situations.
• Demonstrates motivation, integrity and compassion and self-awareness.

Experience

• Previous experience of working
• within specific area of health/social care.
• Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope.
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
• Conducts clinical tasks within Assistant Practitioner scope of practice to a high level of competency.
• Ability to support the development of less experienced staff.
• Line manages and supervises
• day to day activity of support workers.
• Provides clinical supervision for less experienced staff.

Knowledge

• To understand and always uphold Livewell Southwests
• Values of being Kind,
• Respectful, Inclusive, Ambitious and Responsible.
• Understanding of and providing evidence-based practice.
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
• Understanding of the scope of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
• Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
• Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.
• Knowledge of relevant clinical conditions.
• Working knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision.
• Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
• Statutory requirements e.g. understanding of Mental Health Act appropriate to role.
• Understanding of the principles
• of Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Information Governance.
• Understanding of vulnerable adults/child protection.
• I.T and computer literacy.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
• Ability to support, supervise, assess, and act as a role model to trainee APs, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and Continuing Professional Development
• Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
• Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity, and inclusiveness.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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