Assistant Practitioner

Communications Communicate effectively with dignity and respect to all women and their families giving consideration to potential barriers to understanding including history of trauma and adversity. Communicate effectively with colleagues, providing clear verbal, digital or written information and instructions when sharing information, delegating or handing over responsibility for care. Liaising with the Multi-disciplinary Team in relation to care and needs. Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes.
Report accidents, incidents, near misses or complaints following Trust policies/procedures. Contribute to a culture where all staff feels safe to raise their concerns [and that] speaking up about what these are is a normal part of their routine. Provide feedback to the department from courses undertaken. Responsibility for Patient Care Support women & their families to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and well-being with personalised plans of care in the perinatal period.
Ensure that a familys personal and social needs are met to positively influence parenting capacity and child development. Under the direction of a Registered Midwife implement programmes of care for example to safely undertake procedures relevant to community midwifery including recording and interpreting vital signs, wound care, pressure area care, nutrition, hydration, and mood identification. Identify and report changes in a patients condition to a registered Midwife. Recognise the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions and report appropriately.
Undertake safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with Trust policy for nursing Assistant Practitioners. Comply with Trust policy in relation to any safety critical medicines to be administered Assistant practitioners. Monitor the condition and health needs of patients within their care following administration of medication. Recognise and report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes related to medicines management.
Planning and organising Prioritise and manage own workload, recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members. Organise and plan own day to day workload or activities in order to meet the demands of the job role. Actively contribute and participate in the Trust Clinical Governance Agenda. Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources Ensure safe and efficient use of equipment, resources and consumables at all times.
Participate in ensuring appropriate usage and monitoring of departmental resources. Monitor, control and store resources/supplies according to the requirements/specifications of the clinical environment. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation The Assistant practitioner will at all times demonstrate a knowledge of and behave in a manner consistent and uphold the Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Behaviours and Values. Adhere to local and professional policies and guidelines in relation to the safe custody, control and administration of medications.
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant trust policies and procedures and ensure these are followed accordingly. To offer constructive views on how the existing service and teamwork can be evaluated and improved upon. Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership Support new or less experienced work colleagues to adapt to the workplace. Ensure that equality and diversity issues are recognised, addressed in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
Maintain continued professional development. Maintain own continuing professional development in accordance CPD requirements and contribute to formulation of own objectives and personal development plan. Responsibilities for Teaching and Training Comply with mandatory competencies in line with Trust policy. To engage in completing competency documents as requested by Midwifery lead.
Contribute to the maintenance of the learning environment including families home. Adopt a reflective approach to own practice with a view to continually improve. Undertake further training as required, prior to carrying out any additional duties identified as relevant to role, to comply with Trust policies and procedures. Participate in training and development activities that are relevant to the job role.
Responsibilities for data and information resources To maintain records of activity as required by the Trust and collect data for service statistics eg for quality dashboard and audit as required. To use IT skills for clinical and administrative care of patients in line with Trust policies and procedures. Research, Development and Audit Identify relevant sources of evidence to inform practice. Critically consider and analyse their own practice in light of best available eviden