Apprentice Assistant Practitioner - Plymouth, United Kingdom - University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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Plymouth, United Kingdom

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Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility Under the direct and indirect supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse you are responsible for: Clinical Delivering a high standard of safe, compassionate healthcare, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients; Undertaking assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, under indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner; Utilising a problem solving approach to patient care; Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area for patients and significant others; Engaging and interacting with patients and significant others to include them in decision making and care planning; Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practices; Adhering to trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness policies; Adhering to COSHH regulations; Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, significant others and visitors; Under the direct and indirect supervision and working in partnership with a Registered Practitioner and the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care to Level 0-3 patients within Intensive Care.

To use computer and paper based systems to maintain accurate and timely records of care using appropriate documentation according to local, Trust and national standards.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner and in accordance with national, Trust and local policies operate highly complex, specialist medical equipment, to provide treatment to Intensive Care patients.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner prepare and administer selected medication as per local and Trust Policy to Support Administration of Selected Medications by Assistant Practitioners Under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner undertake point of care testing e.g.

blood and urine tests.

Adhere to national, Trust and local service guidelines regarding the moving, handling and positioning of patients as demonstrated in mandatory training sessions, to ensure the safety of self, patients, carers and colleagues.

This will include the use of specialist equipment.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner refer relatives and visitors enquiries to the appropriate members of the MDT so that information given is up to date, timely and consistent.


Under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner engage and interact with carers/family encouraging them to be actively involved in patients care planning as outlined in the unit philosophy.

Under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Practitioner to provide advice and mentorship to HCSWs, new registered nurses or any students or visitors to Intensive Care.

Seeks assistance and reports problems promptly to ensure patient safety. Demonstrates recognition of his/her own limitations in the Intensive Care environment such that patient safety is maintained.
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