Assistant Practitioner: Patient-Centered Care (2-7 Shifts)

NHS Scotland; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS pension

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave with length of service

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a role within the care team to assist patients in achieving their care and rehabilitation goals under supervision. The post involves planning, delivering, and evaluating care with a focus on patient-centred, safe practice.

Applicants should have a formal qualification at HNC level or equivalent, awareness of health legislation, and the ability to apply technical and practical skills, including a driving licence valid in the UK/EU/EEA.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health / education / social care environment plus short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.
• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the clinical speciality/area process, techniques and / or activities relevant to client group.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge and skills, gained through formal training, in relation to direct patient care in support of and supervised by a registered NMAHP practitioner, ensuring delivery of high quality of care,
• Delivers direct patient care with compassion, to a delegated clinical caseload of patients whose treatment follows a clear plan of care / clinical protocol.
• Obtains consent for interventions or investigations.
• Effectively monitors the patient’s condition, recognising and changes / deterioration in their physical or mental condition and liaises with the registered NMAHP practitioner in a timely manner to review and reassess care / treatment needs

Skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC Level or equivalent

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a role within the care team to assist patients in achieving their care and rehabilitation goals under supervision. The post involves planning, delivering, and evaluating care with a focus on patient-centred, safe practice.

Applicants should have a formal qualification at HNC level or equivalent, awareness of health legislation, and the ability to apply technical and practical skills, including a driving licence valid in the UK/EU/EEA.