Job requirements
Essential
19 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Car driver with a clean license and access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Other
Basic IT skills
- EXPERIENCE
Experience of working as a Band 3 Nurse or therapy Assistant for at a few years
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to work independently without supervision
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to recognise role boundaries and own limitations and seek assistance when necessary
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Basic Therapy and Nursing skills
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Effective communication and listening skills
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Good observation and organization skills
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Able to work co-operatively and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Able to work under pressure and without direct supervision
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Adaptable and flexible to changing priorities and needs of the patients and the service and working hours
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to accurately maintain patient notes and documentation to prioritise own workload and organise time effectively
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to keep calm and logical in emergency and stressful situations
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to deal with challenge and conflict in an appropriate manner
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Knowledge of the roles of the Multidisciplinary team
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding of the nature and importance of confidentiality
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding of equality and diversity in relation to work activities
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Awareness of child and adult protection needs and action to take in event of concerns
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
At least a few years of community experience as a Band 3 Healthcare or therapy assistant.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- EXPERIENCE
Previous experience as a Band 4 practitioner in a relevant area
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to identify an unwell patient and escalate appropriately using the NEWS score
- SKILLS/ABILITIES
Ability to identify and order basic equipment
- KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Awareness of Telehealth and remote monitoring of patients
- EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Healthcare practice Foundation degree
Job overview
Associate Practitioner - Band 4
The post holder will work as a member of the Rapid Response/Virtual ward to facilitate the work of the service enabling unwell patients to remain at home and achieve their full potential with the use of technology.
The post holder will work within clearly defined boundaries of their Associate Practitioner Competencies and carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities as defined by the registered nurse or therapist.
The Associate Practitioner will be assessed as proficient to work at a higher competency level than that expected of a band 3 Health Care Support Worker. He/she will work in partnership with team members, service users, general practice, multidisciplinary team and private / voluntary agencies.
The post holder will provide skilled support to the Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Rapid Response Matrons and will undertake duties as allocated to them by a qualified member of the Nursing or therapy staff.
The post holder will be expected to work autonomously in a variety of settings including the patient’s own home and other community settings as required such as the intermediate care beds and care homes.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the team to facilitate the work of the service enabling unwell patients to remain at home and achieve their full potential with the use of technology. The post holder will work within clearly defined boundaries of their Associate Practitioner Competencies and carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities as defined by the registered nurse or therapist.
The Associate Practitioner will be assessed as proficient to work at a higher competency level than that expected of a band 3 Health Care Support Worker. He/she will work in partnership with team members, service users, general practice, multidisciplinary team and private / voluntary agencies
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in job description and person specification.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Associate Practitioner Rapid Response/Virtual Ward with Croydon Health Services NHS Trust in Croydon, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant practitioner role. The advertised salary is £33,262 - £36,027 pa pro rata ncl HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: 37.5 per week. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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