Job summary
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation
Trust is a unique organisation delivering Acute and Community services. As an
Integrated Trust, we strive to provide care that is judged as excellent by our
patients. We are looking to employ
full/part time Assistant Practitioners to work within the DN Teams based in
Sunderland.
The post holder will carry out
planned and unplanned health (nursing) interventions as designated by the lead
clinician, and will work both supervised and unsupervised in patients own
homes, residential, nursing and other intermediate care facilities, reporting
back patient progress and informing the lead clinician of any problems
The Assistant Practitioner will provide advanced support to the
registered nurse and will work within the defined Trust policies, procedures
and competencies and treatment plans for patients creating safe, caring
environment that provides privacy, dignity and respect for the patient
Main duties of the job
The post holder will carry out
planned and unplanned health (nursing) interventions as designated by the lead
clinician, and will work both supervised and unsupervised in patients own
homes, wound care hubs, residential, nursing and other intermediate care
facilities, reporting back patient progress and informing the lead clinician of
any problems
The Assistant Practitioner will provide advanced support to
the registered nurse and will work within the defined Trust policies,
procedures and competencies and treatment plans for patients creating safe,
caring environment that provides privacy, dignity and respect for the patient
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the
Integrated Care Team, providing care to patients in their own homes / care home
/ other care settings providing assessment and treatment of patients in the community.
It will also support the appropriate early discharge of patients and will give
support to Primary Care and the Unplanned Care Team
To carry out planned and unplanned health
(nursing) interventions as designated by the lead clinician, and will work both
supervised and unsupervised in patients own homes, residential, nursing and
other intermediate care facilities, reporting back patient progress and
informing the lead clinician of any problems
The
Assistant Practitioner will provide advanced support to the registered nurse
and will work within the defined Trust policies, procedures and competencies
and treatment plans for patients creating safe, caring environment that
provides privacy, dignity and respect for the patient
The
post holder will work flexibly across boundaries of care to support patients in
their own homes and care homes based on identified need
The post holder must
comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO SOUTH TYNESIDE & SUNDERLAND TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work within the
Integrated Care Team, providing care to patients in their own homes / care home
/ other care settings providing assessment and treatment of patients in the community.
It will also support the appropriate early discharge of patients and will give
support to Primary Care and the Unplanned Care Team
To carry out planned and unplanned health
(nursing) interventions as designated by the lead clinician, and will work both
supervised and unsupervised in patients own homes, residential, nursing and
other intermediate care facilities, reporting back patient progress and
informing the lead clinician of any problems
The
Assistant Practitioner will provide advanced support to the registered nurse
and will work within the defined Trust policies, procedures and competencies
and treatment plans for patients creating safe, caring environment that
provides privacy, dignity and respect for the patient
The
post holder will work flexibly across boundaries of care to support patients in
their own homes and care homes based on identified need
The post holder must
comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION SEE ATTACHMENT
THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO SOUTH TYNESIDE & SUNDERLAND TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualifications (UK equivalent), e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a Health and/or Social Care setting
- Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of staff
- Proven prior experience of working as a Band 3 HCA in community services
- Working knowledge of National Policies/Procedures across Health and Social Care and Local Implementation
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in Acute care and Community setting
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Flexible to meet needs of service
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Able to organise workload using own initiative
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Clear, concise record keeping / report writing skills
- Ability to work independently following guidelines from qualified staff
- Portfolio of evidence of continuing clinical development
Desirable
- IT skills
- Clinical Skills including:
- Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Catheter Care
- Administration of Insulin
- Administration of Enoxaparin
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualifications (UK equivalent), e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a Health and/or Social Care setting
- Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of staff
- Proven prior experience of working as a Band 3 HCA in community services
- Working knowledge of National Policies/Procedures across Health and Social Care and Local Implementation
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in Acute care and Community setting
Physical skills
Essential
- Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Flexible to meet needs of service
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Able to organise workload using own initiative
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Clear, concise record keeping / report writing skills
- Ability to work independently following guidelines from qualified staff
- Portfolio of evidence of continuing clinical development
Desirable
- IT skills
- Clinical Skills including:
- Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Catheter Care
- Administration of Insulin
- Administration of Enoxaparin
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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