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

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

If you are looking for a challenge and are eager to provide a high-quality service to patients, relatives and carers in a critical care environment then this is the opportunity for you.

As a Trainee Band 3 Assistant Practitioner in Intensive Care (TAP) you will join an 2 year apprenticeship programme, based on Penrose ICU (General).

Here you will work alongside experienced ICU Nurses to gain the necessary skills, knowledge and qualification to become a band 4 Assistant Practitioner (AP) in ICU.

You will be providing high quality care to patients, co-ordinated by a Registered Nurse and working collaboratively to ensure the best patient experience.

You will be enrolled at Plymouth Marjon University to achieve your Foundation Degree for Assistant Practitioner.

The Foundation degree course consists of taught modules, e-learning and national competency frameworks which you will work towards on the unit.

Full and part time applicants are welcome but please be aware that you will need to work a minimum of 30hrs/week as part of the apprenticeship agreement.

Please person specification for minimum academic requirements.

Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification
Under the direct and indirect supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse:
Responsible for delivering effective, specialised, high quality healthcare, ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.

Works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols / standard operating procedures / a scope of practice for role.

Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time, tasks and resources effectively.

Undertakes training, assessment and facilitation of peers and other staff as required.

To support Registered nurses in their duties and contribute to the holistic care of patients as part of a Multi - Disciplinary Team.

To ensure that the environment is clean, safe, tidy and welcoming for patients and visitors.

To undertake rotational work within the department as / if required.

We are now in a position w ithin our ICU to expand our Assistant Practitioner (AP) team and are looking for highly motivated and caring individuals to join the team.

Our ICU is team is motivated, supportive and you will have the opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled, dynamic and friendly team.

If you are looking for a challenge and are eager to provide a high-quality service to patients, relatives and carers then this is the opportunity for you.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY.

It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date.

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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, Tr