Assistant Practitioner

An excellent opportunity has arisen for motivated, dedicated individuals to join a well established and hardworking team on the Waverley Rehabilitation Ward at the Fryatt Hospital on a permanent basis.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic people to support the rehabilitation and reablement of patients with the aim of returning them to maximum independent living, within a stimulating environment, actively promoting self-management on all activities of daily living and working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
Waverley Rehabilitation Ward is a 24-bed community rehabilitation ward which includes 11 stroke commissioned beds. We promote patient involvement and empower patients and family members to provide input into their clinical care and decisions.
We respect that each individual has the right to autonomy and independence and endeavour to promote that independence as able.
You will be working with a large team of therapists within the MDT supporting in-patient rehabilitation, therefore you must be flexible with the ability to work as part of a team and also independently. You must be hard working, rehab focussed and an excellent communicator. If you feel you have these skills, we'd love to hear from you.
You must be able to work a range of shifts including long days and nights, weekends and bank holidays., The role of the assistant practitioner is to assist patients with their hygiene needs, toileting, nutritional intake, supporting and encouraging patients with their mobility under the guidance of the therapy team, and monitoring and recording vital signs, whilst maintaining their dignity and respecting their individuality.
You will actively contribute to the effectiveness of team working in the nursing and rehabilitation of patients within the service and participate in MDT meetings and case reviews as required.
You will provide rehab focussed nursing or rehabilitation care to patients.
You will carry out treatment plans, under the guidance of the relevant clinical specialist in nursing, rehabilitation or therapy.
You will undertake training, to develop and enhance an understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner, Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
Please make sure that you read the Job Description and Person Specification attached and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Secondment - if you are interested in undertaking a role on a secondment basis, please ensure that you have discussed this with your current line manager prior to submitting your application. Please note if you are already an employee of ESNEFT fixed term roles will only be offered on a secondment basis.
When providing reference details please provide email addresses so references can be sought promptly to cover the last 3 years of employment.
Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document
The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community.
Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due Home Office eligibility.
In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post.
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One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
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