Assistant Practitioner - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Purpose The post holder will work within standard operating procedures / pathways to manage their own workload independently but with reference to a supervisor within the clinical area.

In doing so, they will support the assessment of patients and implementation of programmes of care ensuring that they practice within their sphere of competence and knowledge.

The post holder will work within a range of standard operating procedures and pathways in which they have received training in order to be competent.

Key Responsibilities 1.

Clinical 1.1.

The post holder will work within agreed framework to plan, implement and evaluate clinical and/or therapeutic activities and patient response to activity.

1.2. Support and assist other staff members to deliver care as delegated and directed 1.3.

Demonstrates highly developed physical skills obtained through practice and training e.g. accuracy, dexterity and coordination to complete tests and assessments within agreed pathways of care, manipulate equipment. 1.4. The post holder will be able to make judgement involving facts or situation which may require analysis e.g.

alter programmes of activities or making clinical decisions related to specific pathway of care. 1.5.

Able to identify risk or changes in condition and is responsible for taking action; advises supervising professional and accurately record all interventions 2.

Leadership 2.1.

Ensures that a professional service and image is maintained at all time, thereby acting as a role model to all staff 2.2.

Supports a leadership style which is underpinned by strongly held values around equality, diversity and openness; effectively builds and maintains relationships with team members.

2.3.

If appropriate to role, the post holder will work with other junior staff to support planning of workloads and prioritisation in order to achieve smooth service delivery 2.4.

Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources within their own sphere of responsibility e.g. equipment stocks and supplies. 2.5.

Demonstrates clinical leadership in everyday practice through identifying creative and innovative ideas in order to develop quality service provision and supporting initiatives as an active member of the team.