Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed healthcare provider in Truro is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Practitioner. Responsibilities include providing compassionate patient-centered care, leading other staff, and working both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant qualifications in clinical practice. This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Good standard of written and spoken English.
• Experience in direct patient care.
• Relevant experience in the applied post.

Responsibilities

• Register vital signs, venepuncture, ECG's, wound care, and more.
• Lead and supervise the work of other staff.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team player

Good knowledge of clinical standards

Education

Clinical Assistant Practitioner foundation Degree / Higher Apprenticeship in Healthcare Practice

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wellington Ward at The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust for a highly motivated Assistant Practitioner.

As an Assistant Practitioner you will be a key player of the team in decision making for the on-going treatment and care. We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic people that want to ensure the highest of quality in nursing care whilst respecting patient's privacy and dignity.

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of clinical standards. You must be able to work on your own initiative and also be an excellent team player whilst being prepared to develop as an individual and support others to develop.

To work as a skilled member of the nursing team.

To provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred care.

To lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team

To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.

To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a cohort of patients, with the supervision and support of other Registered nursing staff.

Main duties of the job

You must be able to work independently, as well as be able to work within a team. You will be expected to record vital signs, venepuncture, ECG's, wound care, spirometry, health promotion and much more.

Come and join our staff that are highly skilled, motivated and focused on delivery and developing patient care.

You will be part of a close, supportive team, taking personal ownership for the levels of care our patients receive. You'll be at the forefront, providing the highest standard of evidence based and research informed care. You'll plan, assess and implement individual care programmes to those who need it most, and maintain a compassionate, caring and safe environment for all.

With our increased importance on continued improvement and development of our acute services, we're as committed to going the extra mile for you, as you do for our patients. We work together to create a positive team spirit, recognising achievements and celebrating success. We know that happy patients start with happy staff. One and all, we care.

This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week, working a mixture of long days, nights and weekends.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Clinical Assistant Practitioner foundation Degree / Higher Apprenticeship in Healthcare Practice

Experience

• Previous experience as an HCA involved in direct patient care
• Working in a multidisciplinary team
• Good standard of written and spoken English
• Relevant experience in post being applied for

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.