Tracheostomy Assistant Practitioner
| Posting date: | 20 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,392.00 to £31,157.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28392.00 - £31157.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 May 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR4 7UY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9234-26-0319 |
Summary
Deliver clinical and therapeutic care to patients as required within set protocols and within the scope of the Tracheostomy Assistant Practitioner remit. Perform patient assessment under remote supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Tracheostomy Support Practitioner Plan and deliver high standards of individualised personal care in accordance with Essence of Care benchmarks and Trust and Community policies To communicate effectively at all times within the Tracheostomy Support Service team, with other health care professionals (both acute and community) and with the patient, family, carers and all visitors Accurately and responsibly carry out the instructions of the registered members of the Tracheostomy Support Service and wider multidisciplinary team who are professionally accountable for the delivery of care. Under the delegation of the Tracheostomy Support 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, Tracheostomy and Laryngectomy care. Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients as delegated by the Tracheostomy Support 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. Ensure the appropriate nutritional intake of all patients with due consideration to dietary and cultural needs and be competent in enteral feed administration via NG/RIG/PEG. Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.