Job summary
Fixed term contract/secondment opportunity for 12 months
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Assistant Practitioners to join our Tracheostomy Support Service in delivering acute and community-based care as part of the Regional Tracheostomy Home Care Service across Norfolk and Waveney. This post has been developed as part of a pilot project and will work fluidly across the acute and community care settings delivering a responsive and patient focussed service within this interesting and challenging speciality.
The role will require the post holder to undertake patient assessments and provide care delivery under the direct supervision of the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner within both the acute and community. You will be expected to function as a patient advocate and to support the team in continuously striving to improve the patient experience whether in hospital or within their own home.
We seek applications from Assistant Practitioners who can demonstrate a sound understanding of the specialist requirements of this patient group and have the potential to develop the required knowledge and skills within a Band 4 role.
If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported.
Main duties of the job
- Perform patient assessment under remote supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner
- To communicate effectively at all times within the Tracheostomy Support Service team, with other health care professionals (both acute and community) and with the patient, family, carers and all visitors
- Under the delegation of the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner to undertake clinical skills as generally agreed to be appropriate for the role and for which competency has been assessed e.g., wound care, second checking of approved medications, removal of wound sutures, Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy care.
- Assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner.
- Communicate effectively within the wider multidisciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and co-ordinated.
- Welcome patients, visitors and relatives to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required, being aware of barriers to effective communication.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols and within the scope of the Tracheostomy Assistant Practitioner remit.
- Perform patient assessment under remote supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner
- Plan and deliver high standards of individualised personal care in accordance with Essence of Care benchmarks and Trust and Community policies
- To communicate effectively at all times within the Tracheostomy Support Service team, with other health care professionals (both acute and community) and with the patient, family, carers and all visitors
- Accurately and responsibly carry out the instructions of the registered members of the Tracheostomy Support Service and wider multidisciplinary team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- Under the delegation of the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner to undertake clinical skills as generally agreed to be appropriate for the role and for which competency has been assessed e.g., wound care, second checking of approved medications, removal of wound sutures, Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy care.
- Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients as delegated by the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner. Assist in effective and timely discharge planning.
- Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference ensuring dignity and privacy at all times.
- Ensure the appropriate nutritional intake of all patients with due consideration to dietary and cultural needs and be competent in enteral feed administration via NG/RIG/PEG.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols and within the scope of the Tracheostomy Assistant Practitioner remit.
- Perform patient assessment under remote supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner
- Plan and deliver high standards of individualised personal care in accordance with Essence of Care benchmarks and Trust and Community policies
- To communicate effectively at all times within the Tracheostomy Support Service team, with other health care professionals (both acute and community) and with the patient, family, carers and all visitors
- Accurately and responsibly carry out the instructions of the registered members of the Tracheostomy Support Service and wider multidisciplinary team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
- Under the delegation of the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner to undertake clinical skills as generally agreed to be appropriate for the role and for which competency has been assessed e.g., wound care, second checking of approved medications, removal of wound sutures, Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy care.
- Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients as delegated by the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner. Assist in effective and timely discharge planning.
- Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference ensuring dignity and privacy at all times.
- Ensure the appropriate nutritional intake of all patients with due consideration to dietary and cultural needs and be competent in enteral feed administration via NG/RIG/PEG.
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) or academic equivalent; e.g. Diploma in Higher Education OR Registered nursing associate on the NMC register
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of tracheostomy and laryngectomy care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly motivated and able to use initiative
- Understanding of and adherence to boundaries of practice and professional conduct
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the service
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Positive attitude
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) or academic equivalent; e.g. Diploma in Higher Education OR Registered nursing associate on the NMC register
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of tracheostomy and laryngectomy care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly motivated and able to use initiative
- Understanding of and adherence to boundaries of practice and professional conduct
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the service
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Positive attitude
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
