Trainee Assistant Practitioner - Critical Care
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If you are looking for a challenge and are eager to provide high-quality care to patients, relatives, and carers, then this is an excellent opportunity for you.
As a Trainee Band 3 Assistant Practitioner in Intensive Care, you will join a 2-year apprenticeship programme, based on Penrose (General ICU). Here, you will work alongside experienced ICU nurses to gain the necessary skills, knowledge, and qualification to become a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner in ICU, providing high-quality care to patients, coordinated by the Registered Nurse, and working as a team to ensure the best patient experience.
You will be enrolled at Plymouth MarJon University to achieve your Foundation Degree for Assistant Practitioner. The Foundation degree course consists of taught modules, e-learning, and national competency frameworks which you will work towards on the unit. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship/course, you will progress to Band 4 Assistant Practitioner.
Full and part-time applicants are welcome, but please be aware that you will need to work a minimum of 30 hours/week as part of the apprenticeship agreement.
Please refer to the person specification for minimum academic requirements.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who can display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
Main Duties of the Job
Under the direct and indirect supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse:
* Responsible for delivering effective, specialised, high-quality healthcare, ensuring the area of work runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Works under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
* Works within the boundaries of existing competence, adhering to local and national protocols/standard operating procedures/policies.
* Delivers high standards of compassionate, dignified care, managing their time, tasks, and resources effectively.
* Undertakes training, assessment, and facilitation of peers and other staff as required.
* Supports Registered Practitioners in their duties and contributes to the holistic care of patients as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
* Ensures that the environment is clean, safe, tidy, and welcoming for patients and visitors.
* Undertakes rotational work within the department as required.
About Us
We are now in a position within our ICU to expand our assistant practitioner team, and we are looking for highly motivated and caring individuals to join us. Our ICU is both exciting and supportive, and you will have the opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled, dynamic, and friendly team.
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We recognise that work-life balance is important for our colleagues, so we invite requests from applicants around less than full-time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job Responsibilities
Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility:
* Delivering a high standard of safe, compassionate healthcare, recognising and incorporating the specific needs of patients.
* Undertaking assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of care, under direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
* Utilising a problem-solving approach to patient care.
* Promoting and delivering health education within the clinical area for patients and significant others.
* Engaging and interacting with patients and significant others to include them in decision making and care planning.
* Implementing and sharing good infection prevention and control practices.
* Adhering to Trust infection control, decontamination, and cleanliness policies.
* Adhering to COSHH regulations.
* Promoting the safety and wellbeing of patients, significant others, and visitors.
* Maintaining accurate and timely records of care using appropriate documentation according to local, Trust, and national standards.
* Operating highly complex, specialist medical equipment, to provide treatment to Intensive Care patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
* Preparing and administering selected medication as per local and Trust Policy under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
* Undertaking point of care testing e.g., blood and urine tests under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
* Adhering to national, Trust, and local service guidelines regarding the moving, handling, and positioning of patients.
* Engaging and interacting with carers/family to encourage them to be actively involved in patients' care planning.
* Providing advice and mentorship to HCSWs, new registered nurses, or any students or visitors to Intensive Care.
* Seeking assistance and reporting problems promptly to ensure patient safety.
* Demonstrating recognition of limitations in the Intensive Care environment to maintain patient safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Achieved Grade 4/C GCSE Maths and English or functional skills L2 in English/Maths.
* Achieved L3 Healthcare related course.
* Willing to undertake Foundation Degree / QCF Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners.
Knowledge and Skills Essential
* Demonstrable experience in Healthcare.
* Proven evidence of recent, ongoing continuing professional development.
* Attention to detail.
* Good time management skills.
* Works within scope of practice.
Desirable
* Demonstrable experience of care within an acute hospital.
* Ability to prioritise workload.
Aptitude & Abilities Essential
* Effective communication skills, demonstrating fluency, clarity, and ability to engage at all levels.
* Ability to take instructions and work under direct and indirect supervision.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer Name: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Employer's Website: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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