Assistant Practitioner - Hitchin

NHS; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Assistant Practitioner to provide high-quality care and support to service users. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver personalized healthcare, maintain clinical standards, and foster patient involvement in their care decisions. Ideal candidates will have a Level 5 qualification in healthcare and a passion for improving lives within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Training and support

Company Pension

Long service and staff awards

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in neuro or palliative care preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment, planning, and delivery of individualised healthcare.
• Maintain high standards of care, following clinical guidelines.
• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to respond to distressed individuals

Education

Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare)

Experience in healthcare

Job description

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units, and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat individuals with a range of brain injuries sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse, and more to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are passionate about their work, and you will find a strong team spirit across our services with colleagues who support and look out for each other.

About us:

Stagenhoe is a Brainkind specialist neurological care centre based in Hertfordshire, caring for adults aged 18 and over with neurological conditions. We provide care to optimise health and wellbeing, maximise independence, and support emotional and social needs.

Our centres and hospitals use neurorehabilitation to improve the lives of people with neurological conditions or brain injuries.

Main duties of the job

MAIN PURPOSE:

To provide high-quality care and support to service users and their families. To assist in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of personalised nursing care or therapy under the supervision of a registered professional.

Additional information:

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Health Cash Plan (from June)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Training and support
• Company Pension
• Long service and staff awards
• Free parking

Job responsibilities

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support assessment, planning, and delivery of individualised healthcare in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain high standards of care, following clinical guidelines and organisational policies. Support junior staff and challenge practice as appropriate.
• Ensure continuity of care through effective communication with team members and timely reporting of changes in patient condition.
• Promote patient choice, participate in service user feedback, and support involvement in care decisions.
• Encourage a culture where unsafe or inappropriate behaviour can be challenged through proper channels.
• Maintain a safe working environment, confidentiality, and undertake additional reasonable tasks as needed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare)
• Experience in healthcare, preferably in specialist services such as neuro or palliative care
• Experience in clinical settings
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective communication skills
• Interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships
• Ability to respond to distressed individuals

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring disclosure of any criminal convictions.