Assistant Practitioner -Acute Medical Unit

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an Assistant Practitioner in a dynamic Acute Medical Unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to work under the supervision of experienced professionals while delivering high-quality care to patients. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring seamless patient flow and contributing to innovative healthcare practices. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the healthcare sector. Enjoy a range of NHS benefits and be part of a diverse workforce dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Multi Faith prayer room

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access to pay

Free Park & Ride service

Free 24-hours confidential counselling support

On-site Nursery

On-site cafes offering staff discounts

Qualifications

• Proficient in clinical skills and patient assessment under supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required.
• Coordinate safe admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Healthcare Qualification

Tools

Healthcare Protocols

Job description

A Vacancy at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Hello. My name is Natalie, and I am the Matron of the Acute Medical Unit here at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. I wanted to personally introduce myself and explain to you why you should choose to come and join my team.

The Acute Medical Unit at NNUH is set across three wards currently with a combined bed base of 84 beds plus 9 trolleys. Much like other AMUs we receive patients directly from GPs and the Emergency Department and we ensure all emergency admission patients receive seamless, high-quality care at the point of admission. We see around 20,000 emergency admissions each year.

Where we differ from other acute units is that NNUH has spent a lot of time in the development of Emergency Care which has led to the expansion of the services offered by the Acute Medical Unit. This includes Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Priority Assessment Unit (PAU) acute medical short stay beds, and advanced care for critically ill patients.

The Assistant Practitioner will function as part of the Multidisciplinary Team within the Ambulatory Care Unit and the Acute Medical Unit, to provide a seamless service to patients under the remote supervision of a Registered Nurse/Practitioner. They will also have the opportunity to work with the Unit Coordinator in driving patient flow in and out of the units from GP/Emergency Department to the Wards or discharge home.

The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and delegated authority and will report to a Registered Practitioner. The Assistant Practitioner will provide a high standard of general/specific care for an identified client group and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines.

The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care and undertake clinical work in domains that have previously only been within the remit of registered professionals. He or she would also have the underpinning knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such as role locally assessed following academic instruction. It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical teams, with focus on clients need.

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

1. Flexible working hours
2. Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
3. Multi Faith prayer room
4. Discounted gym memberships
5. Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
6. Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
7. Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
8. Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
9. On-site Nursery
10. On-site cafes offering staff discounts
11. Support in career development
12. Flexible staff bank
13. Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols and within the scope of the Assistant Practitioner remit.

Perform patient assessment under remote supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Registered Practitioner.

Plan and deliver high standards of individualised personal care in accordance with Essence of Care benchmarks and Trust policies.

To communicate effectively at all times within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient, family, carers and all visitors.

Accurately and responsibly carry out the instructions of the registered members of the multidisciplinary team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care.

Under the delegation of the Registered Practitioner to undertake clinical skills as generally agreed to be appropriate for the role and for which competency has been assessed e.g. wound care, second checking of approved medications, removal of wound sutures.

Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients as delegated by the Registered Practitioner. Assist in effective and timely discharge planning.

Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference ensuring dignity and privacy at all times.

Welcome patients, visitors and relatives to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required, being aware of barriers to effective communication.

Assist in the management of patient case load as required and as directed by the Registered Practitioner.

Please See The Attached Job Description For Full Details.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Apr 2025.