Job summary
If you are seeking a speciality that can offer experience in HIV and Viral Hepatitis then consider a role with our BBV team.
An exciting opportunity has become available for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to work as part of the Blood borne virus team at The Royal Liverpool Hospital.
The successful candidate will work alongside the Blood borne virus nursing team running your own Fibroscan and Phlebotomy clinic to include External jugular bloods for our patients who how have difficult access, training will be provided for both fibroscan and external jugular venepuncture. The successful candidate will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of high quality care. They will be expected to be part of the audit and research projects that will be carried out by the team. The successful candidate will be expected to work both in the hospital and the community setting. If you enjoy new challenges, and are an individual who demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills then this could be the post for you.
Main duties of the job
- Act in the best interest of the patients and their family;
- Put people first and provide nursing care that is person centred, safe and compassionate;
- Act professionally at all times in line with the organisation's values and behaviours;
- Use the knowledge and experience to make evidence-based decisions and solve problems;
- Recognise and work within the limits of their competence
- Be able to identify own role boundaries;
- Be responsible for own actions and omissions and escalate concerns appropriately.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Practitioner you will expected to -
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS values.Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.Where appropriate, work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national. Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.Plan and manage competing demands of job role, continuous professional development and work-related learning.Work in an effective and organised manner, demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.Demonstrate those interpersonal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust.Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding.Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times.Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance.Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing, using analysis of a range of possible factors.Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Practitioner you will expected to -
Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional dependent on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence.Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS values.Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual.Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals dependent on setting.Where appropriate, work without direct supervision, at times delivering care independently in line with the individuals defined plan of care, accessing clinical and care advice when needed.Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines both local and national. Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care.Plan and manage competing demands of job role, continuous professional development and work-related learning.Work in an effective and organised manner, demonstrating excellent time management and organisational skills to effectively deliver person-centred care for an allocated group of individuals.Deliver effective care following treatment plans determined by the Registered Nurse or registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plans.Communicate effectively across a wide range of channels and with a wide range of individuals, the public, health and social care professionals, maintaining the focus of communication on delivering and improving health and care services.Demonstrate those interpersonal skills that promote clarity, compassion, empathy, respect and trust.Communicate with individuals, carers and other visitors in a courteous and helpful manner, whilst being mindful that there may be barriers to understanding.Ensure all patient related information is treated sensitively and adhere to the principals of confidentiality at all times.Ensure clear, concise, accurate and legible records and all communication is maintained in relation to care delivered adhering to local and national guidance.Exercise judgement in assessing patient condition, comfort and wellbeing, using analysis of a range of possible factors.Ensure that only those activities for which competence has been achieved are undertaken without supervision and that recognition is given to the impact and consequences of practising outside capability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous acute care experience
- Ability to provide excellent patient care
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given
- Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting.
- Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet
Other
Essential
- A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous acute care experience
- Ability to provide excellent patient care
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given
- Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting.
- Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet
Other
Essential
- A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients.
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).
