The qualified Associate Practitioner (AP) has knowledge and skills to work at a higher competency level than that of other CSWs. The AP has responsibility for actively participating in and ensuring the maintenance of protocol based clinical care. The AP will work as part of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) within the ED and provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from registered practitioners, within agreed protocols and with clearly defined lines of accountability for delegated work. The AP will provide general and specific care encompassing the skills of assessment, examination, initial planning and evaluation of care to patients to a high standard and competency .
The AP will work within all areas of the ED. The post holder will work in support of registered nurses, doctors and allied health professionals. APs will support training and undertake informal teaching, and act as supervisor and mentor to CSWs and students. The role is flexible and adaptable to the changing needs of the ED system.
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