Qualified Associate Practitioner - Chelmsford, United Kingdom - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
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Chelmsford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of a full time Qualified Associate Practitioner within our older adult inpatient ward based at the Crystal Centre, Chelmsford.

This is a unique career opportunity to become a key member of the nursing team. You must be enthusiastic, motivated with good communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. You must be a team player and willing to go the extra mile for our patients' care.


You will be responsible for assisting in the management and care of service users based upon individual needs, under the guidance of the Ward Manager, and in providing practical support to service users in performing day to day activities, guidance and education.

You will also act as a mentor to students and junior staff, and be responsible for supervising unqualified staff.


You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
  • Day One Flexible Employer
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What is Staff Bank?


Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings.

Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.


All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.


If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.


We are looking for people who can bring commitment, reliability, enthusiasm and determination to take forward our service in new and innovative ways.

In return we offer training and development of staff, support through regular Supervision and Appraisal, assisting you in setting realistic objectives.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a team where patient care is always at the forefront.

As part of the team you will be supported and encouraged to develop your skills whilst working for an organization that values their staff.

Assist in the management and care of service users

Produce accurate and timely documentation/ records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust Policy

Contribute to assessment and observation of service users and provide relevant and time feedback

Assess and support service users in activities of daily living

Support with housing and benefit claims, employment and paperwork

Undertake physical health care checks of service users and act on the findings

Provide practical support to service users carers

Under supervision of a registered clinician take part in assessing, planning and reviewing care
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