H@N Assistant Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Perthshire (MS); On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Hospital at Night Assistant Practitioner to join their enthusiastic nursing team. This part-time role involves delivering high-quality care during out-of-hours periods, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and actively participating in service improvements. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital service within the healthcare sector, ensuring that patients receive the best possible care during the night.

Qualifications

• Motivated individual with good communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out technical and clinical activities within a competency framework.
• Participate in service improvement for patient-centered care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Skills

Teamwork

Education

Healthcare Support Worker Certification

Relevant Nursing Qualifications

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Unscheduled Care - Hospital @ Night Service NHS Tayside

Permanent Part Time

Hospital at Night Assistant Practitioner – Band 4

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join an enthusiastic nursing team within the Hospital at Night Team based at Perth Royal Infirmary. You will be expected to have good communication skills and work closely with various members of the multidisciplinary team. You will also be expected to cover Ninewells hospital as per the needs of the service on a regular basis every month.

Your role will involve carrying out a variety of technical and clinical activities within an agreed competency framework. You should be motivated and committed to providing high standards care. Hospital at Night is an evolving service and you will be required to actively participate in service improvement to support the safe, effective and efficient delivery of patient centred care in the out of hours period.

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Workers Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthhcare Support Workers

Informal enquiries to:

Faith Kelley-Clunie, Lead Co-ordinator H@N, Perth Royal Infirmary.

Email – [e-mail].

Nicci Crabb, Interim Lead Co-ordinator H@N, Ninewells Hospital.

Email – [e-mail].

Paula Falconer, Interim Lead Co-ordinator H@N, Ninewells Hospital.

Email – [e-mail].

Hours of work are: 28.37hrs (10 shifts over 4 week roster)

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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