Associate Practitioner

Job summary

The post holder will be responsible for assisting in the management and care of patients based upon individual needs, under the guidance of the Nurse in Charge and in providing practical support to patients in performing day to day activities, guidance and education.

The post holder will also act as a mentor to students and apprentices, and be responsible for supervising unqualified staff. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, patients, carers, clinicians and allied health practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivery services; provide a 24 hour service, 7 days a week.In delivering the post holder duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner on our female acute ward at The Linden Centre.

The post holder will have the responsibility in developing their expertise in physical health needs, devising care plans and supporting junior support workers.

The Band 4 will be working closely with Registered Nurse and play a big part in the MDT.

About us

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.