Assistant Practitioners/Associate Practitioners

Job summary Required to work independently to assess, diagnose, treat and discharge patients attending the Minor Injuries Unit, whose conditions fall within an identified range of competencies.Provides education and supervision in the role of a competent assistant practitioner to Health Care Assistants, medical and nursing students.After completion of a medicines module will provide medication for patients under Patient Group Directives and according to Trust Policy.To have knowledge and understanding of National/trust and departmental standards.To promote evidence-based care, which incorporates objectives set in documents, such as National Service Frameworks, NICE guidelines.
To contribute towards development of the practitioner service and extended scope of practice to other areas We are currently in the process of redesigning the band 4 role within our UTCs and MIUs so it is an exciting time to join our team.
We have 4 units UTC Cumberland Centre in Devonport, Tavistock and Kingsbridge MIUs and ED Minors will soon be moving to a new home on Derriford site and becoming a co-located UTC .
Our teams are all friendly and hardworking and we have moulded a real positive working environment across all 4 sites.
Main duties of the job You'll work alongside the Nurse Practitioners in providing patient focused care.
Need to have excellent communication skills and be a real team player.
If you are self-motivated, IT literate, with a keen eye for detail with the ability to manage a wide range of tasks and changing priorities and can be adaptable, with a passion for development and training then we would like to hear from you.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS at Risk staff throughout Devon who is able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
*** About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference.
Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.
We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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Job description Job responsibilities 1.
Works as a competent Band 4 Assistant Practitioners/Associate Practitioners, utilising specialist knowledge and decision-making skills to demonstrate clinical skills, to promote clinical excellence and ensure an optimum standard of nursing care is delivered from admission to discharge in a timely manner 2.
To carry out procedures such as wound management, assisting with the manipulation of minor bone dislocations and application of Plaster of Paris as part of treatment that includes management of children and vulnerable adults.
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To promote, maintain and monitor the best possible standards of care within the resources available, commensurate with Trust and Department policies and if registered within the framework of their governing bodys Professional Code of Conduct and the Band 4 Assistant Practitioners/Associate Practitioners competency framework.
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Identifies and manages child protection issues and raises awareness with medical and nursing staff.
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Identifies and manages issues related to mental health and vulnerable adults, raising awareness with medical, AHP and nursing staff.
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Awareness of de-escalation techniques, safety measures and raises alerts to staff when dealing with conflict or challenging conversations with patients and or relatives 7.
Liaises with appropriate agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure care in managed for at risk patients on leaving the emergency department and/or hospital.
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To undertake safe manual handling techniques in all aspects of patient care 9.
To work closely with members of the multi-disciplinary team both within the department and beyond to ensure care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.
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To liaise with the NPs to refer patients to other professionals such as clinical specialities, physiotherapy and occupational therapy.
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To update other staff appropriately on clinical conditions of patients and maintain accurate documentation and computer records for patients in the department and on discharge.
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Provide written, as well as verbal specialist advice in relation to the care of patients on discharge home from the urgent care service 13.
To provide health promotion advice to patients and their families/carers to support the maintenance of their health and well-being.
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To act as a mentor and resource for more junior colleagues, supporting and assisting them to provide care of the highest quality.
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To supervise the maintenance of accurate, legally acceptable records, both in written format and on the departmental computer system 16.
To ensure patient confidentiality is maintained in accordance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018/UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential Demonstrable experience within a similar role Current proven knowledge of nursing and emergency care issues, NHS reforms and NSF's Computer literate with basic IT skills eg use of email, word, electronic records Desirable Demonstrable experience/competency in form of professional portfolio.
Proven evidence of radiology training.
Qualifications Essential Proven evidence of continued recent academic and clinical development To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace and be able to discuss care given.
Level 3 HCA demonstrable experience or NVQ level 3 in related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience Desirable Nursing Associate / Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree.
Qualifications Essential Proven evidence of continued recent academic and clinical development NVQ Level 4/ Diploma in relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification Demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace and be able to discuss care given.
Desirable Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree.
To be able to demonstrate a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills ILS/PILS Aptitude & Abilities Essential Communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
Enjoys interacting with people Demonstrates resilience in busy and sometimes challenging environments, Ability to prioritise own workload.
Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team.
Desirable Good organisation skills and team building skills.