Associate Practitioner

**Looking for a new challengeare you a qualified medical practitioner who is talented and patient focused?**

Sciensus are currently looking for a Patient Care Technician in West Midlands. As a Patient Care Technician, you will deliver gold standard care and assist in the induction, supervision and training of Healthcare Support Workers and trainee Patient Care Technicians. It’s your opportunity to make a real difference to peoples’ lives every single day.

You will provide safe and high-quality care by implementing programmes of care and contribute to care plan modifications, undertaking risk assessments as directed and within the limits of own knowledge and competence. Undertake specifically identified administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care which facilitate the smooth running of the virtual ward/department. To communicate in a timely and effectively manner with other team members and to communicate effectively with the ward staff, therapists, consultants and Nurse / clinician in charge. Complete documentation accurately and contribute to reports of patients’ activity and progress, recognising that the qualified practitioner has personal accountability for entries to patient records made by others under their supervision.

In addtion assist with the induction, care certificate, formal assessment and on-going development of Band 2 & 3 HCSWs, acting as a role model. Maintain and improve the patient’s mobility using appropriate equipment and handling techniques. Obtain requested routine bloods/investigations; have a basic understanding of normal and altered values, reporting adverse results. 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

As this is a regional role travelling to visit patients in their home setting, it is crucial that you have full UK driving licence.

**Who are Sciensus and what do they do?**

At Sciensus, we’re proud to be a leading provider of out-of-hospital clinical homecare. For 30 years, we’ve worked in partnership with the NHS, private medical providers and pharmaceutical companies to bring patients the life-changing treatment they need, in the comfort and convenience of their own homes.

Today we’re a 1,700-strong team, delivering specialist care and medication to over 200,000 diverse patients across the UK and Europe. Together, we’re dedicated to helping each and every patient make the most of their medicine, wherever they are.

So, using unparalleled insights, cutting-edge research and intuitive technology, we connect with people powerfully and personally, focusing on their unique needs, empowering them to achieve their goals, and supporting them every step of the way.

**Why would I work at Sciensusthe benefits?**

We offer a fully comprehensive compensation package - £23,000 - £25,000.

We have three values that underpin all our actions, these are not just statements these make our culture.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded within our Values, processes and behaviours therefore fair treatment and inclusion is at the heart of the service we deliver to meet the needs of our diverse patients.

**This all sounds great - What key skills do I need to apply**:

- Demonstrates significant experience as a HCSW /RA involved in direct patient care / caring for a group of patients and hold an Associate Practitioner qualification
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information
- Able to support and assess other unqualified staff undertaking the care certificate. Ability to work autonomously, within scope of role, and ability to summon help in an emergency
- Is computer literate with Microsoft excel, word and power point - Willingness to participate in audit
- Able to organise and manage own workload in relation to patient care, seeking advice as appropriate
- Demonstrates awareness / knowledge of nursing procedures and practices

**Please note you will need to have a 3 month notice period**

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