Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Nursing Assistant Practitioner

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Job summary

Bucks Neuro Rehab Unit has created new roles for Nursing Assistant Practitioners to join our division and work in our Community Hospital in Amersham. Working with older people requires a certain kind of nurse, someone who respects and understands the needs of older people. Are you this person?

The new nursing Assistant Practitioner role will provide an exciting opportunity for those who want to progress their careers in the field of health and care. They will work with direct or indirect supervision to deliver aspects of nursing care, complementing the work of registered nurses, not replacing them.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Practitioner will function at a higher competency level than that of other Senior Health Car Assistants with responsibility for actively participating as part of the multidisciplinary team within the ward / department, to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from a Registered Nurse / or designated Allied Healthcare professional (AHP)

The Assistant Practitioner will provide general / specific care to Adults, as specified below, and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines, referring patients for Allied Health Professional assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required.

It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical teams, with focus on client need.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
  • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

11 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM6462550

Job locations

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care recognised international nursing degree at NARIC level 5

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Significant experience working within a healthcare environment

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Good knowledge of the audit process
  • Collaborate with multi-professional service users, internal and external at all levels.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal, written, formal and informal
Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care recognised international nursing degree at NARIC level 5

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • Significant experience working within a healthcare environment

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Good knowledge of the audit process
  • Collaborate with multi-professional service users, internal and external at all levels.
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal, written, formal and informal

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Annabelle Bautista

annabelle.bautista1@nhs.net

01494734102

Details

Date posted

11 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-IM6462550

Job locations

Amersham Hospital

Whielden Street

Amersham

HP7 0JD


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