Role: Assistant Practitioner
Location: Hawthorne House, CV4 9QS
Pay Rate: £12.31 per hour
Contracted Hours: 40 hours per week
About you
We are currently looking for an Assistant Practitioner with a genuine interest and desire to care for adults with mental health needs. Applicants must be compassionate and empathetic to the needs of our services. As a 24-hour service provider, the successful candidates will be expected to work 12-hour shifts including weekends. Candidates with experience is required when applying for this role.
Main duties of the Role:
* Be responsible for the team of staff on shift ensuring that care is given in a safe environment.
* Manage the day-to-day care interventions by ensuring that allocated duties are conducted by other staff.
* Contribute to the prevention and management of untoward incidents by assisting in management contingencies (disruptive behaviour, clinical and medical emergencies)
* Report relevant aspects of resident performance, behaviour, and treatment outcomes to the qualified unit staff.
* Administer medication and managing aspects of medication management in line with the Trust and NMC guidelines and provide accurate feedback of residents needs/response to medication.
* Participate in the induction of new staff members.
* Support Nursing staff and support staff in delivery of care to meet the quality standards expected and to actively contribute to the planning and achievement of care objectives.
Qualifications - Applicants must have the following.
* Minimum Level 3 or above NVQ
* Minimum 1 years' experience as a Senior Carer
* To understand and adhere to the confidential nature of the work.
* Understanding of the roles of individual members of the clinical multi-disciplinary team
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.
St Matthews Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.
If you have the passion and dedication to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals in our care as an Assistant Practitioner, apply now.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.31 per hour
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Store discount
Experience:
* Nursing home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person