Assistant Practitioner

6 months ago


Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to join Eden Ward. Eden Ward is a 20 bedded ward which looks after gynaecological and surgical patients with a surgical admissions lounge preparing patients for theatre. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and work closely with all members of multi-disciplinary teams, meet the person specification and be able to perform under pressure. Applicants must have successfully achieved the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice and must have experience in a healthcare environment.

This is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week but there may be part time opportunities available

To work under the supervision of the registered Nursing, Midwifery teams

**and / or Clinical Leads to**:
Participate in the delivery of patient care.

Contribute towards ward / department organisation.

Give support to registered Nurses and Midwives in the provision of a
safe and caring environment.

Assist in the induction, supervision and training of Band 2 and Band 3
Healthcare Support Workers and student Assistant Practitioners

The Band 4 Assistant Practitioner demonstrates a level of skill and
understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the Nurse / Midwife in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures,
guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially
identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as
competent.

It is expected that Assistant Practitioners will be able to carry out all of the
core competencies outlined in the Assistant Practitioners Governance
Framework, but their duties and competencies will vary according to
speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be
undertaken in support of the ward environment, which are not listed.

Demonstrate throughout all interventions and tasks the six C’s of Nursing

**(Jane Cummins CNO)**: Courage, Care, Compassion, Communication,
Competency and Commitment.

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.

Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

Assist with and undertake patient assessment (under supervision and after
appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner)

Obtain requested specimens and ensure transportation to appropriate
department - urine, faeces, sputum, exudates e.g. swabs - nose, eye,
wound site, etc.

Obtain requested routine bloods / investigations; have a basic understanding of normal and altered values, reporting adverse results.

Maintain patients’ personal and oral hygiene, e.g. help with dressing and
undressing, giving bed baths, mouth and skin care, assisting with pressure
area care and maintaining privacy and dignity.

Assist in providing conditions to meet the patient’s need for rest and sleep.

Provide and promote health education; support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs.

Maintain and improve the patient’s mobility using appropriate equipment and handling techniques.

Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e. help with moving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment.

Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain relieving medication on patient’s behalf.

Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent
before undertaking nursing procedures

Assist in maintaining a clean environment that is conducive to safe practice.

Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and adhere to
relevant incident reporting procedures taking appropriate action and advice as needed.

Summon immediate help for any emergency and take appropriate action to
contain it.

Assist in the co-ordination and safe admission, transfer and discharge of
patients in accordance with bed management and Trust policies.

Understand and implement the principles and practice of Infection Control.

Work within own personal / professional limitations and seek help of others to maintain safe practice.

Clean patient equipment as required.

Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with universal
precautions.

For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.


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