Assistant Practitioner - Romford, United Kingdom - NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
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Romford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 assistant practitioner position in Havering.


We are seeking a motivated and dynamicBand 4 assistant practitionerwith an interest in general physical health for this exciting opportunity to work within the District Nursing and or Integrated Therapy team.

The service is a forward-thinking and innovative service that is community based and works in a fully integrated way, with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and community matrons all working side by side to ensure an integrated and holistic approach to the care of people accessing our service.


You will be expected to carry out clinical visits to patients in their own homes and residential homes under the direction of the District Nurse and Therapist delivering a variety of nursing skills to the population.


The role will require you to be computer literate as all patients records are now electronic (RIO) and previous experience of administration duties will be advantageous.


The successful applicant must be flexible, a good team worker, used to working under pressure, have excellent interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and other members of the MDT.


The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to utilise a range of skills and experience gained in clinical practice to assist the registered nurse to undertake comprehensive and holistic assessments.

Probationary Period

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust.

All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction.


  • Regular clinical and managerial supervision and support
  • A programme of Inservice training and exciting development opportunities
  • Opportunity for service development and audit
  • Agile working devices to support community based working
  • Childcare support and voucher
Please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification attachment.

High Cost Area Supplement - London


This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £3,898 and a maximum payment of £4,967).

COVID-19 Vaccination

We continue to encourage all staff to ensure that they have been double vaccinated and received their booster.

We recognise that taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, our staff and their families.

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