About the role
Salary: £28392.00 to £31157.00
We are seeking a compassionate, innovative, and enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our Southern Rapid Response and Intermediate Care.
Deliver clinical and therapeutic care, within the clinical setting within set protocols and within the scope of the Assistant Practitioner.
Perform patient assessment, plan and deliver high standards of care. Develop, implement and evaluate individual care/ treatment plans in accordance with proven competency and after appropriate delegation from a registered practitioner.
Be responsible for carrying a caseload of non-complex patients.
Co-ordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with Trust policies. Perform safe, effective and timely discharge planning.
Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, including oral hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with respects for culture and religious needs, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. Enable and assist the patient as directed or outlined within the patient's goal planning progress plan appropriate to their ability and condition.
To be responsible for safe and competent use of all equipment/ mobility aids.
To promptly report any equipment failures or accidents to the Therapy staff and other appropriate members of staff, following the correct departmental procedures.
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.