Assistant Practitioner - Harwich, United Kingdom - East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
3 weeks ago
Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for motivated, dedicated individuals to join a well established and hardworking team on Trinity Ward at the Fryatt Hospital on a permanent basis.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to support the rehabilitation and reablement of patients with the aim of returning them to maximum independent living, within a stimulating environment, actively promoting self-management on all activities of daily living and working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
As well as rehabilitation Trinity Ward also provides palliative care beds for those reaching the end of life. We provide dignified holistic care for the patient and their families in a calm and caring environment.
We respect that each individual has the right to autonomy and independence and endeavour to promote that independence as able.
The role of the assistant practitioner is to assist patients with their hygiene needs, toileting, nutritional intake, supporting and encouraging patients with their mobility and monitoring and recording vital signs, whilst maintaining their dignity and respecting their individuality.
You will actively contribute to the effectiveness of team working in the nursing and rehabilitation of patients within the service and participate in MDT meetings and case reviews as required.
You will carry out treatment plans, under the guidance of the relevant clinical specialist in nursing, rehabilitation or therapy.
You will undertake training, to develop and enhance an understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner
One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone.
Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.
To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge then we are keen to hear from you.
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