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Assistant Practitoner

Job description

Assistant Practitioner

37.5 hours per week 

Salary: Up to £27,000

 

We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Assistant Practitioner with a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare) to join our client's team. The successful candidate will have experience working in healthcare and preferably in a specialist service such as Neuro or Palliative care.

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare)
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting, ideally in a specialist service such as Neuro or Palliative care
  • Familiarity with relevant legislation and its impact on current healthcare practice
  • Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues
  • Capability to respond to individuals in distress with empathy

 

What’s On Offer

  • Free parking
  • Free Uniform
  • Pension contributions
  • Blue Light Card

 

Responsibilities

  • Support the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualised care within competency or under guidance, working collaboratively with the team.
  • Maintain high care standards by adhering to guidelines, challenging poor practices, and supporting staff development.
  • Ensure continuity of care through clear communication and timely reporting of any changes in service users' conditions.
  • Promote choice, encourage feedback, and support service users in having their voices heard in care decisions.
  • Foster a culture of safety by enabling staff to challenge unsafe practices through appropriate channels.
  • Contribute to a safe and efficient service, maintaining confidentiality and taking on reasonable additional tasks as needed.

 

Reference: WILL112833/AP

 

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