Assistant Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Blackpool, United Kingdom Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Community Integrated Learning Disability Team .

The post is hours per week.

The team offers an integrated specialist health and social care service to people with a learning disability and their carers, living in community settings. You will carry a caseload and work under the supervision of a registered learning disability nurse to support service users with complex health needs. You will have experience of completing health assessments and person centred health actions plans and will be able to facilitate and support ongoing access to healthcare . You will support people with a Learning Disability to access annual health checks and complete pre- health assessments. You will be involved in health promotion activities as directed by the Senior Team are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have excellent values, interpersonal and communication skills. You should be innovative, person centred and committed to improving outcomes for people with a learning disability across health, social care and third sector services.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for following treatment plans set for individual patients by therapy and nursing staff. Carry out all interventions competently and to a high standard, as delegated by the senior integrated team in line with own scope of practice. Take responsibility for maintaining and developing own clinical competency within the workplace. Take an active role in follow-up of patients, monitoring progress against the personalised care plan and reporting back to the designated To undertake a range of duties which involve direct patient care, under supervision or without supervision following competency assessment. Assist in the monitoring of patients, by undertaking and accurately recording and reporting all interventions. Utilise specialist tools to support assessment Be involved in Health promotion activities, as directed by the senior team. Work at all times to reduce risk, maximise quality of life and promote patient choice, autonomy and independence.

About us

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live . In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work at all times to reduce risk, maximise quality of life and promote patient choice, autonomy and independence. Maintain good relationships with members of the team and other disciplines involved in the patients care. Following delegation of work, plan and organize own work and visits. Responsible for following treatment plans set for individual patients by therapy and nursing staff. Carry out all interventions competently and to a high standard, as delegated by the senior integrated team in line with own scope of practice. Take responsibility for maintaining and developing own clinical competency within the workplace. Take an active role in follow-up of patients, monitoring progress against the personalised care plan and reporting back to the designated To undertake a range of duties which involve direct patient care, under supervision or without supervision following competency assessment. Assist in the monitoring of patients, by undertaking and accurately recording and reporting all interventions. Utilise specialist tools to support assessment Be involved in Health promotion activities, as directed by the senior team.

Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification before applying for this role, and for further information.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Foundation Degree in Health and Social care-long term conditions pathway Experience of working in more than one clinical speciality across health and/or social care Basic IT skills

Desirable

Experience of working in more than one clinical speciality across health and/or social care European Computer Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

Ability to establish and maintain effective communication with patients and their families about care/treatment Ability to communicate informally to the multi-disciplinary team Ability to undertake allocated tasks appropriate to competence Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team - promotion of equality, diversity and rights of others Contribute to the ongoing assessment of the patient/client's needs Evidence of relevant clinical skills relevant to clinical speciality Understanding the importance of contributing to the delivery and evaluation of service including recording accurately in order to monitor Working appreciation of: Health & Safety, Security, Risk Assessment, Appraisal and Supervision, Accountability, Confidentiality Understand the role of Assistant Practitioner in context of team and organisation and how the role can contribute to service development Contribute to monitoring quality of work in own clinical area and report/alert others when necessary (complaints, mistakes, delays, workload issues, safety etc.) Ability to complete patient records in accordance with policies and procedures

Desirable

Undertake audit, patient satisfaction Experience of supporting the development of others

Skills

Essential

Ability to use own initiative Ability to demonstrate principles of client confidentiality Ability to be flexible within the team Willingness to undertake a programme of learning Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport arrangements to enable you to undertake the job

Desirable

Ability to work without direct supervision Contribute to student learning

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