Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate - Urgent and Emergency Care

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in the United Kingdom is hiring a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to work in the Emergency Department. This role involves delivering patient care, assisting with assessments, and supporting medical staff in a dynamic environment. Candidates should possess a diverse skill set including venepuncture, drug administration, and basic clinical assessments. The organization values career development and offers extensive support for its staff.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Career development and training opportunities

Employee Support - 24-hour helpline

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate core competencies in patient care.
• Ability to assist in the delivery of emergency health care.
• Experience in supporting medical professionals and patients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of patient care in the emergency department.
• Support doctors and nurses in providing a safe environment.
• Assist with minor injuries and patient assessments.

Skills

12 lead ECG recording

Venepuncture / Blood sampling

Health promotion advice

Urethral catheterisation

Intravenous cannulation

Drug administration

Patient examination

Job description

Overview

To work under the supervision of the Emergency Department Nurse or Paramedic Practitioner on duty to: participate in the delivery of patient care; contribute towards department organisation; give support to Doctors, registered nurses and paramedics in the provision of a safe and caring environment; assist in the induction, supervision and training of HCA Band 2 & 3s and student Assistant Practitioners. The Band 4 Assistant Practitioner/Nursing Associate demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse/paramedic practitioners in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent specific to minor injuries, minor illness and urgent care. It is expected that Assistant Practitioners/Nursing Associates will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the Assistant Practitioners/Nursing Associate Governance/National Frameworks, but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the emergency department environment, which are not listed.

Main duties of the job

Responsibilities

• General skills:
  • 12 lead ECG recording
  • Venepuncture / Blood sampling
  • Health promotion advice
  • Urethral catheterisation (male & female)
  • Urinalysis
  • Moblise pateints with walking aids and advice
  • History taking and various types of patient assessment
• Minors specific skills:
  • Plaster of Paris - Application, care and education
  • Apply all splints with patient advice
  • Aseptic technique
  • Variety of dressing applicaition
  • Wound closure including sutures, staples, glue, steri strips
  • Removal of clips/sutures
  • Neurovascular limb observations
  • Intravenous cannulation
  • Drug administration
  • Patient history taking
  • Patient examination to include but not limited to - wounds, eyes, visual acuity, nose, ears, limbs
  • Administration of local anaesthetic
  • Removal of minor foreign bodies e.g. fish hooks, insects, splinters
  • Complete referrals electronically and telephone to include - GP, fracture clinic, trauma triage, ENT, ophthalmology, paediatric liaison, social services, domestic violence

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carers Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

Important information

• We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
• Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
• Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
• Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
• Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
• If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.

The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Childcare at our day nursery
• Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
• Staff Discounts
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline

You will be supported within a friendly and dynamic environment to develop your clinical skills so that you feel confident working alongside the MDT to manage your own caseload of patients.

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team. #CareToJoinUsTSD