Assistant Practitioner/Nurse associate
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to join Eden Ward. Eden Ward is a 20 bedded ward which looks after gynaecological and surgical patients with a surgical admissions lounge preparing patients for theatre. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and work closely with all members of multi-disciplinary teams, meet the person specification and be able to perform under pressure.Applicants must have successfully achieved the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice and must have experience in a healthcare environment.
This is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week but there may be part time opportunities available
Main duties of the job
To work under the supervision of the registered Nursing, Midwifery teams
and / or Clinical Leads to:
Participate in the delivery of patient care.
Contribute towards ward / department organisation.
Give support to registered Nurses and Midwives in the provision of asafe and caring environment.
Assist in the induction, supervision and training of Band 2 and Band 3Healthcare Support Workers and student Assistant Practitioners
The Band 4 Assistant Practitioner demonstrates a level of skill andunderstanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the Nurse / Midwife in charge and 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 ascompetent.
It is expected that Assistant Practitioners will be able to carry out all of thecore competencies outlined in the Assistant Practitioners Governance
Framework, but their duties and competencies will vary according to
speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be
undertaken in support of the ward environment, which are not listed.
Demonstrate throughout all interventions and tasks the six C’s of Nursing(Jane Cummins CNO): Courage, Care, Compassion, Communication, Competency and Commitment.
Working for our organisation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Clinical Assistant Practitioner foundation
- Degree / Higher Apprenticeship in Healthcare Practice
Experience
Essential criteria- Good level of experience as a Healthcare worker involved in direct patient care
- Experience in carrying out assigned duties / assisting qualified staff after training
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Relevant experience as an Assistant Practitioner.
Practical/Intellectual Skills
Essential criteria- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate complex, challenging and sensitive information with inter-professionals, patients, carers and the general public
- Able to deal with the public in person and on the telephone.
- Able to support and reassure patients / carers in distress.
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.