Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy or Nursing Associate Practitioner within the East Cheshire Transfer of Care hub to support timely and effective pathway 1 and 2 discharges. The role will involve working collaboratively with care providers. care homes beds, inpatient therapy teams, social services and integrated discharge team nurses.
We are looking for someone who has a good eye for detail and a passion for supporting the best outcomes for patients.
Hour per week
Main duties of the job
The Therapy/Nursing Associate Practitioner will work independently to implement pathway 1 care packages and assessments for pathway 2 placements under the supervision of a registered Therapist or Nurse to support the delivery of patient centered approaches and provide compassionate, safe and effective care to a designated caseload /cohort of patients.
The Therapy/Nursing Associate Practitioner will provide holistic and person-centered care and support for people across the sphere of nursing and always communicating effectively within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient family, carers/ visitors.
The Therapy/Nursing Associate Practitioner will work independently but with the support and leadership of registered nurses and therapists, working within aspects of the nursing/therapy process to ensure high standards and a safe environment are maintained.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
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