Job summary
Hours - 15 hours per week (Tuesday & Friday) Location - The Lakes, Colchester
An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are in the position to recruit Band 4 Associate Practitioner for our ECTAS Accredited Colchester ECT Team. The ECT Suite is based at The Lakes, Colchester
We believe our workforce are our strongest asset and we make it a priority to ensure we develop and create strong career pathways for our current and new staff joining us.
The post holder is will work within the ECT Clinic and will be required to carry out a range of assigned tasks involving direct and non-direct care for the benefit of patient and ECT service across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
As an Associate Practitioner you will support and work with the ECT Team under the guidance of the ECT Manager or Deputy to carry out assigned relevant forms of care in relation to ECT service in the clinic. You will be responsible for assisting in the management and care of service users based on their individual needs. You will also act as a mentor to students and junior staff, and be responsible for supervising unqualified staff.
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organizations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services.
In delivering your 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.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide effective individual nursing care under the supervision of ECT manager or Deputy for allocated group of patients by:
- Assist in the management and care of service users
- Produce accurate and timely documentation / records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust policy
- Contribute to assessment and observation of service users and provide relevant and timely feedback
- Contribute to risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service user environment
- Provide practical support to service users, carers
- To support and reassure patients and their carers that attend the clinic.
- Report and document incidents as required.
- Under supervision of a registered clinician take part in assessing, planning and reviewing care.
Please see Job description for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide effective individual nursing care under the supervision of ECT manager or Deputy for allocated group of patients by:
- Assist in the management and care of service users
- Produce accurate and timely documentation / records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust policy
- Contribute to assessment and observation of service users and provide relevant and timely feedback
- Contribute to risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service user environment
- Provide practical support to service users, carers
- To support and reassure patients and their carers that attend the clinic.
- Report and document incidents as required.
- Under supervision of a registered clinician take part in assessing, planning and reviewing care.
Please see Job description for further information
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- Foundation Degree - Associate Practitioner
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care, Mental Health or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the physical health needs of service users and monitoring of same
- Knowledge or experience of the Recovery model
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education
- Foundation Degree - Associate Practitioner
Desirable
- NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care, Mental Health or equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the physical health needs of service users and monitoring of same
- Knowledge or experience of the Recovery model
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Lakes
Colchester General Hospital
Turner Road
CO4 5JL
Employer's website
https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
