Assistant Practioner

Main duties of the job:

We are committed to providing a service that is local to patients' homes and convenient to their lifestyle. Royal Free NHS Foundation trust is currently recruiting a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner in our community-based dialysis unit.

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Practitioner with substantial experience in Haemodialysis to work in our Supported Care training unit at the St.

Pancras Kidney Care Centre.

As an Assistant Practitioner you will work as part of the team and be accountable for the delivery of patient care under the leadership of the registered nurse.

Duties will include assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of direct patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.

You will be proficient and have experience of initiating and terminating dialysis plus experience of cannulating AV Fistulas. Experience in training haemodialysis patients to perform self-care is an advantage.

Your responsibilities will also include preparing equipment for treatment, ensure that equipment is kept clean and supplies are well-stocked, safely stored and used efficiently; keeping documentation up-to-date, provide safe quality care for patients ensuring it delivers the best clinical outcomes and patient experience and act as an effective role model and mentor promoting excellence through practice.

You must be educated to foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent and have recent experience of working with patients in the Haemodialysis area.

Working for our organisation:

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts.

Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle.

From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification:

Royal Free World Class Values:

Essential criteria:

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Quali:

Essential criteria:

• Foundation degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE or equivalent
• Evidence of HD specific competencies
• Achievement of assessor training

Desirable criteria:

• Commitment to PDP, evidence of regular training

Experience:

Essential criteria:

• Experience working in hospital environment
• Recent experience in working in HD unit
• Experience of team work and customer care

Skills & apptitude:

Essential criteria:

• Ability to perform specific core Competency
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Competent clinica decision making and priority setting

Personal qualities & attribute:

Essential criteria:

• Flexable& approachable working within the team
• Adaptable to change

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Covid-19 Vaccination
Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.
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EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK
Please Note:

We are unable to sponsor Band 2 to 4 as the salary does not meet the UKVI Points Based system threshold
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If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system

• The Trust uses
  electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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The Trust will request a DBS (CRB) if post involves regulated activities. The Trust is compliant with the Disclosure and Barring Service Codes of practice and the Rehabilitation of offenders act.

Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

- _Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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