Associate Practitioner - Chertsey, United Kingdom - Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Chertsey, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Part time

Description

Please check the job description and personal specification document for more information on the requirements for this job.

- Complete clinical and therapeutic assessments that adhere to set protocols and fall within the scope of the Associate Practitioner remit.

- Responsible for delegated aspects of assessment, planning and delivery of clinical care in support of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the highest possible standard of care.

- Assist in the monitoring of clinical outcomes by performing and accurately recording and reporting data as per agreed service protocols.

Contribute to the multidisciplinary clinical risk assessment.
The post holder has a responsibility to identify and report any concerns in regard to the potential abuse/neglect of people using services and carers in line with the Surrey Safeguarding Adults process.
Oversee the delivery of evidencebased, therapeutic interventions that support people with dementia to live healthy lives and promote wellbeing across the care system. This will include rolemodelling ideas (including personal care).
Document and maintain accurate clinical records within the Trusts electronic records system.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Maintain and ensure that equipment is working correctly, adhering to suppliers instructions and with knowledge of control assurance procedures.
Participate fully in the delivery of the Care Programme Approach/Statement of Care as delegated by the Care Coordinator and arrangement of CPA review meetings as required.
To complete physical screening tests of people using services. This may include urine analysis, taking blood pressures, measuring pulse and recording temperatures (please note that this is not an exhaustive list).
To complete assessment measures to help promote understanding of the persons presentation: this could include cognitive screening tests (e.g. the Addenbrookes Cognitive Examination or Mini Mental State Examination) or dementiaspecific assessment tools.
To undertake monitoring of medication and identify any effects and side effects with the Service User and feedback to multidisciplinary team.
To provide followup for people using services who move into long term care placements to monitor progress and identify any clinical issues, concerns with the placement.
Establish and maintain effective communication with people using services, relatives and colleagues using a range of skills including interpersonal, verbal, written and information technology.
Clearly communicates factual information relating to people using services both informally and formally.

The post-holder will be expected to self-manage their behaviour and be prepared to identify & manage barriers to effective communication.

- To show compassion, empathy towards people using services and those working across the health/social care system, as well as a desire to promote dignity and choice at all times.

- Provide information to people using services, relatives and colleagues in a sensitive way. - Demonstrates the ability to reflect on own communication skills and modify behaviour and practice accordingly.