Job summary
Hello. My name is Natalie, and I am the Matron of the Acute Medical Unit here at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. I wanted to personally introduce myself and explain to you why you should choose to come and join my team.
The Acute Medical Unit at NNUH is set across three wards currently with a combined bed base of 84 beds plus 9 trolleys. Much like other AMU's we receive patients directly from GP's and the Emergency Department and we ensure all emergency admission patients receive seamless, high-quality care at the point of admission. We see around 20,000 emergency admissions each year.
Where we differ from other acute units is that NNUH has spent a lot of time in the development of Emergency Care which has led to the expansion of the services offered by the Acute Medical Unit. This includes Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Priority Assessment Unit (PAU) acute medical short stay beds, and advanced care for critically ill patients.
So why join my team? I'm a realist, acute medicine is busy. The days are long, and the work is challenging. As a team we recognise this and make sure that all members of the team are fully supported, and we look after you. I am really lucky to have three amazing ward sisters, and we are supported by our own clinical educator. All our doors are open, and we encourage our team to come speak to us.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner will function as part of the Multidisciplinary Team within the Ambulatory Care Unit and the Acute Medical Unit, to provide a seamless service to patients under the remote supervision of a Registered Nurse/Practitioner. They will also have the opportunity to work with the Unit Coordinator in driving patient flow in and out of the units from GP/Emergency Department to the Wards or discharge home.
The post holder will continue to develop and undertake a range of delegated tasks and delegated authority and will report to a Registered Practitioner. The Assistant Practitioner will provide a high standard of general/specific care for an identified client group and will be proficient and competent to work across professional disciplines.
The post holder will be able to deliver elements of health and social care and undertake clinical work in domains that have previously only been within the remit of registered professionals. He or she would also have the underpinning knowledge and assessed level of competence to undertake such a role - locally assessed following academic instruction. It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies to be determined within the clinical teams, with focus on clients need.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Flexible working hours
* Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
* Multi Faith prayer room
* Discounted gym memberships
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
* Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
* Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
* On-site Nursery
* On-site cafes offering staff discounts
* Support in career development
* Flexible staff bank
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Date posted: 14 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 234-24-M2855
Job responsibilities
We get to see a huge variety of patients in AMU, and it gives Assistant Practitioners the chance to enjoy a working environment where you are exposed to lots of different patients and no two days are the same. NNUH is keen on career progression; we encourage every single member of our teams to achieve their potential.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUHs PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
* Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols and within the scope of the Assistant Practitioner remit.
* Perform patient assessment under remote supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Registered Practitioner
* Plan and deliver high standards of individualised personal care in accordance with Essence of Care benchmarks and Trust policies
* To communicate effectively at all times within the team, with other health care professionals and with the patient, family, carers and all visitors
* Accurately and responsibly carry out the instructions of the registered members of the multidisciplinary team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
* Under the delegation of the Registered Practitioner to undertake clinical skills as generally agreed to be appropriate for the role and for which competency has been assessed e.g. wound care, second checking of approved medications, removal of wound sutures.
* Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients as delegated by the Registered Practitioner. Assist in effective and timely discharge planning.
* Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference ensuring dignity and privacy at all times.
* Communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team and other departments to ensure that patient care is well planned and co-ordinated.
* Welcome patients, visitors and relatives to the clinical area, providing assistance, support and information where required, being aware of barriers to effective communication.
* Assist in the management of patient case load as required and as directed by the Registered Practitioner.
Please see the attached job description for full details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Foundation degree in Health Studies (Science) or academic equivalent; e.g. Diploma in Higher Education
Desirable
* Apprenticeship in Health and Social Care or Health (which includes NVQ level 3)
Experience
Essential
* Significant experience of working within a healthcare environment
Skills
Essential
* Understanding of the role and requirements of the Assistant Practitioner role within AMU
* Highly motivated and able to use initiative
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
* Ability to relate well with patients/clients/relatives/visitors and colleagues within the multi-disciplinary team
* Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the service
* Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Address: Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Colney Lane, Norwich, NR4 7UY
Employer's website
https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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