Job Description

Job Title:

Assistant Practitioner

Location:

Hitchin SG4

Salary:

14.30 - 15.32 per hour (DOE)

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

Role Overview:

We are looking for an

Assistant Practitioner

to provide high-quality care and support to service users and their families. You will assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of personalised nursing or therapy care under the supervision of registered professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the assessment, planning, and delivery of individualised care for assigned service users within your competency scope. Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and high standards of care. Communicate and report accurately on changes in service users' conditions. Promote service user choice, participation, and empowerment, ensuring their views are considered in care delivery. Maintain safe working practices and confidentiality at all times. Support and mentor junior or new staff as required. Uphold organisational standards and challenge unsafe or inappropriate practices using proper channels.

Requirements:

Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare) or equivalent. Experience in healthcare; experience in specialist services such as neurology or palliative care is desirable. Knowledge of relevant legislation affecting clinical practice. Experience working in a clinical setting within a multidisciplinary team. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships. Ability to respond appropriately to service users in distress.

Benefits:

33 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Professional training and development support Company pension Eye voucher scheme Long service and staff awards Free parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.30-15.32 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person