Band 4 Associate Practitioner - Gravesham Community Hospital, GravesendWe have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our dedicated team on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital.Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality care to patients in a rehabilitation setting, following national and local priorities, Trust policies, and Nursing & Midwifery Council standards. This role requires NMC registration and is ideal for someone with health or social care experience who is ready to develop their clinical skills, work as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team, and make a genuine difference to patient outcomes.Main ResponsibilitiesAs a Band 4 Associate Practitioner you will be:Deliver patient care in accordance with Trust policies, procedures, and professional standards as delegated by the Nurse in chargeUndertake technical nursing tasks such as dressings, glucose monitoring, and other delegated clinical proceduresAssist with patient assessments and implement care plans set by the Registered NurseAccurately document all care provided using EMIS and ensure confidentiality is maintained at all timesRecognise and report changes in patient condition promptly to the Nurse in chargeSupport administrative and clerical tasks on the ward, including ordering stock and equipment checksParticipate in audits, surveys, and multi-disciplinary meetingsSupport the induction of new staff and studentsEngage in personal development through training, supervision, and appraisalPromote the safety and wellbeing of patients, staff, and visitors, ensuring a safe working environmentAdhere to information governance, safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety requirements at all timesPlease see job description for full list of responsibilities. Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone who:Is NMC registered and committed to maintaining professional standardsHas previous experience in a health or social care setting (rehabilitation experience desirable)Can work well within a team but also organise their own workload without direct supervisionHas strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-focused approachIs flexible to work across a seven-day rotaIs competent in IT systems and willing to learn EMISCan undertake a range of clinical skills, with desirable experience in venepuncture, catheter care, stoma care, and wound managementCan assess patient needs and implement care under the direction of a Registered NurseCan cope with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional situations while maintaining professionalismIs committed to personal and professional developmentAbout the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.As you’d expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.Finally, we need to let you know that the company you’ll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job we’ll need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.