Job Overview
Associate Practitioner opportunity within the ECT Clinic at The Lakes, Colchester (Part time - 15hrs per week).
Responsibilities
* Assist in the management and care of service users
* Produce accurate and timely documentation and records on all clients in line with relevant codes and Trust policy
* Contribute to assessment and observation of service users and provide relevant and timely feedback
* Contribute to risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the service user environment
* Provide practical support to service users and carers
* Support and reassure patients and their carers that attend the clinic
* Report and document incidents as required
* Under supervision of a registered clinician take part in assessing, planning and reviewing care
* Assist in performing some physical health observation duties such as taking blood pressure, temperature, blood glucose, weight measurement and ensuring that it is correctly documented
Benefits
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service
* Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay
* Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits
* Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities. If you require this application form in another format such as Braille or audio tape, please contact the Recruitment Department on 01375 364513 or email epunft.recruitment.adverts@nhs.net.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
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