Job Title: Assistant Practitioner
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as an Assistant Practitioner in a specialist neurological care centre. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, delivering high-quality care and support to service users.
Main Responsibilities:
* To provide best possible quality care and support to service users and their carers/family, promoting choice in all aspects of clinical practice and reviewing suggestions to enhance the patient/resident and carer experience.
* To ensure continuity of patient care by communicating and liaising with nurses, therapists, and other colleagues, providing accurate and timely reports of any changes in the condition of the resident.
* To maintain high standards of care delivery by working within assessed areas of competency, following national clinical guidelines and policies, and challenging practice as appropriate.
Requirements:
* Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare)
* Experience of working in healthcare and desirable experience of working in specialist services, such as Neuro/Palliative care.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
* An ability to respond to people in distress and facilitate the safe and smooth running of the Service.
Benefits:
* 33 Days Annual Leave
* Buy/Sell up to 5 days Annual Leave each year
* Health Cash Plan
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Excellent training and support
* Company Pension
* Eye voucher scheme
* Long service and staff awards
* Free parking