To support the work of the registered practitioners in the integrated care team working within the parameters of the NHS South Central Assistant/Associate Practitioner Code of Conduct.
Responsibilities
* Maintain excellent communication with patients, relatives and members of the team regarding all aspects of care, demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with patient need.
* Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner). Assessments to include tissue viability, nutrition and falls.
* Implement and evaluate individual care plans, utilising practical and theoretical knowledge under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
* Undertake the daily review of patients health and social care needs as required against the care plan; take the appropriate action to achieve the planned aims.
* Carry out environmental assessments and consider need for equipment, including ordering, fitting and ensuring safe usage.
* Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care as delegated by the registered practitioner.
* Carry out rehabilitation programmes as agreed with a registered professional.
* Organise, run and facilitate clinics or groups.
Qualifications
* Previous experience working in a care or rehabilitation setting is highly desirable.
Working Hours & Location
We have 2 positions available - 1 full‑time (37.5 hours per week) based at Winchester/Colden Common and 1 part‑time (22.5 hours per week) at Andover War Memorial Hospital.
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