We respect that each individual has the right to autonomy and independence and endeavour to promote that independence as able.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for motivated, dedicated individuals to join this established and hardworking team on a permanent basis.
We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals 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.
As well as rehabilitation Trinity Ward also provides palliative care beds for those reaching the end of life. We provide dignified holistic care for the patient and their families in a calm and caring environment.
The role of the assistant practitioner is to assist patients with their hygiene needs, toileting, nutritional intake, supporting and encouraging patients with their mobility and monitoring and recording vital signs, whilst maintaining their dignity and respecting their individuality.
To 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.
To provide profession specific nursing or rehabilitation care to patients/clients.
To carry out treatment plans, under the guidance of the relevant clinical specialist in nursing, rehabilitation or therapy.
To perform a range of profession specific nursing, holistic, rehabilitative or therapy interventions.
To assess, observe, monitor, document and report any changes in the patients’ condition to senior member of the team, using own judgement and initiative.
To enable clients to maintain and improve their independence and use rehabilitation/therapy aids
To provide advice, support and have the ability to motivate, encourage and persuade patients to participate in their programme of care and/or rehabilitation/therapy
To provide support to the family carers and to provide comfort to relatives of palliative patients.
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where 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.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
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For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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