Job summary
Hutchings Ward are a small team of specialist nurses and GI services consultants providing outpatient care and clinics. We are recruiting for an Assistant Practitioner to join our team on a permanent contract working 36 hours per week to contribute in making a difference. #CaretojoinusTSD
We have varied role including some assisting consultants in clinics and caring for patients undergoing procedures, running outpatient clinic lists and assisting specialist nurses caring for patients in the GI day unit.
You will provide specific care as specified below for a specific client group and will be competent to work across professional disciplines, referring patients for assessment and treatment to other agencies as required; and contribute to the provision of support functions for the Day Case Unit and gastroenterology/ colorectal outpatients/ GI Ward. Elsewhere, undertaking cannulation and administration of defined IV medications under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the development of self and others.
- Work with the registered nursing staff to maintain a clean, safe and efficient environment for patients and staff
- Assist colorectal and upper GI surgeons in procedural clinics
- To be a flexible member of the team working in all areas of the department as and when required covering the units opening hours with the addition of working in outlying areas, including Allerton ward and endoscopy unit.
- The AP will function at a higher competency level than that that of other Health Care Support workers with responsibility for actively participating as part of the multi-disciplinary team. They will provide a seamless service with minimal supervision from a registered nurse.
About us
Why work with us- Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Childcare at our day nursery
- Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
- Staff Discounts
- Career development and training opportunities
- Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communication and working relationshipsProvide verbal reports and maintain written reports on the patients condition for professionally qualified workers
- Responsibility and accountabilityUndertake and interpret a range of patient observations as required in clinical area e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, neurological observations, early warning score, oxygen saturation levels, ECG. Reporting adverse signs to registered Nurse/Doctor/Therapist
- Responsibility for patients and client care: Ability to function as an assistant practitioner without direct supervision
- Responsibility for supervision, leadership and managementDemonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified/unqualified staff
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Communication and working relationshipsProvide verbal reports and maintain written reports on the patients condition for professionally qualified workers
- Responsibility and accountabilityUndertake and interpret a range of patient observations as required in clinical area e.g. temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, neurological observations, early warning score, oxygen saturation levels, ECG. Reporting adverse signs to registered Nurse/Doctor/Therapist
- Responsibility for patients and client care: Ability to function as an assistant practitioner without direct supervision
- Responsibility for supervision, leadership and managementDemonstrate procedures to and supervise qualified/unqualified staff
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NVQ 3 in healthcare related subject or equivalent
- Literacy and numeracy to National Qualification Framework level 2
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Foundation degree in health Studies
- Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
- Knowledge of or experience in Cancer Services
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task
- To have awareness of limitations and boundaries
Desirable
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of computer systems-Cyberlab, Infoflex, Ultragenda
- Aseptic technique CVC care
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- NVQ 3 in healthcare related subject or equivalent
- Literacy and numeracy to National Qualification Framework level 2
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Foundation degree in health Studies
- Courses/further study attended to demonstrate evidence of personal development
- Knowledge of or experience in Cancer Services
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Proven ability to work to deadlines, prioritise and multi-task
- To have awareness of limitations and boundaries
Desirable
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of computer systems-Cyberlab, Infoflex, Ultragenda
- Aseptic technique CVC care
- Venepuncture and cannulation
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.
