Assistant Practitioner
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hitchin |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1299501855 |
Summary
Assistant Practitioner
37.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £27,000
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Assistant Practitioner with a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare) to join our client's team. The successful candidate will have experience working in healthcare and preferably in a specialist service such as Neuro or Palliative care.
What We’re Looking For
- Level 5 Foundation Degree in Assistant Practitioner (Healthcare)
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting, ideally in a specialist service such as Neuro or Palliative care
- Familiarity with relevant legislation and its impact on current healthcare practice
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues
- Capability to respond to individuals in distress with empathy
What’s On Offer
- Free parking
- Free Uniform
- Pension contributions
- Blue Light Card
Responsibilities
- Support the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of individualised care within competency or under guidance, working collaboratively with the team.
- Maintain high care standards by adhering to guidelines, challenging poor practices, and supporting staff development.
- Ensure continuity of care through clear communication and timely reporting of any changes in service users' conditions.
- Promote choice, encourage feedback, and support service users in having their voices heard in care decisions.
- Foster a culture of safety by enabling staff to challenge unsafe practices through appropriate channels.
- Contribute to a safe and efficient service, maintaining confidentiality and taking on reasonable additional tasks as needed.
Reference: WILL112833/DB