Assistant Practitioner Intermediate Care and Community Therapy Team

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity within our motivated and dedicated team.

You will work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.

You will be part of a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role. Implement treatment and care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered professional. e.g. dressings, injections, monitoring etc.

Wherever possible to contribute to avoidance of hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. Taking responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients.

Main duties of the job

Please see job description:

• Work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role
• Wherever possible to contribute to avoidance of hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure that patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting
• Practice the principles and philosophy of individualised person-centred patient care in accordance with Trust Policy, procedures and regulatory body’s guidelines
• Work independently and autonomously, providing assessment, support, care, treatment and advice to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role
• Deliver treatment/care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan, under the guidance of a registered practitioner
• Take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients
• Work within a multi-professional team undertaking practitioner role
• Work with colleagues from other organisations including voluntary sector and Social care
• Take responsibility for the daily care and support of delegated patients
• Keep the patient at the centre of his or her care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

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