Job summary
37.5 hours per week.
Proposed Interview date 29.10.2025
We require a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Practitioner, who is inquisitive and enthusiastic about Continence Management and is able to work autonomously.
To work without direct supervision within the clearly defined boundaries of your competencies and carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities, prioritising work in line with policies and procedures.
There are educational opportunities linked to role and the scope of Continence Management, this is a pivotal role requiring you to work collaboratively with the Continence Specialists Nurses, wider MDT and our patient community.
Promoting the highest standards of care in line with the latest guidance, research and information.
With appropriate information to help support of our Continence Specialist Nurses, there is much that patients can do to help themselves in the management and control of their condition.
This role will require you to support with educating our patients to self care, in the management and control of their condition, provide advice and support is now at the forefront of care.
Setting/Area
Covered: home setting, including residential, nursing homes and clinics.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline.
All staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner will work as part
of a team delivering therapeutic intervention, health and social care that
focuses on the direct needs of the patients/service users. They will carry out
specific planned clinical tasks and responsibilities to facilitate, assessment,
treatment, planning and evaluation of patients in a specific clinical team.
The post holder will work independently within
their defined scope of practice under the delegation and guidance of a
registered professional. Applying specialist evidence-based knowledge of
principles and procedures within a specific field of healthcare.
Assistant Practitioners have undertaken a
broad range of theoretical and practical learning regarding healthcare and
wellbeing to Foundation Degree level.
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the scope of
practice of the Assistant Practitioner role within own clinical
settings.
The post holder can deliver elements of health and
social care and undertake clinical work in the domains that have previously
only been within the remit of registered professionals. The role at times may transcend professional
boundaries.
The Assistant Practitioner will have a level of
autonomy and accountability to make decisions around patient care and refer on
to other professionals where required.
To be responsible for own clinical practice, caseload
management and workload.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social
enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across
Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of
Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports
centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and
collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while
empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in
shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right
time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead
healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training
pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care
Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship
programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all
sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental
health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the
application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning,
implementing, evaluating care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable
with the support of senior nurse - nurse specialist - caseload holder
To support the Co-ordination and delivery of care,
application of clinical judgement in day-to-day changes in patients' needs and
circumstances external to the individual, determining when to seek advice from
senior clinical or management staff. This includes response to immediate
crisis.
To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and
competencies, updating as required for their role to enhance the skill mix of
the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients are
met.
To maintain accurate records, which are confidential,
contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records
may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW
Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives.
To provide clinical supervision to other staff and
students.
Promoting and supporting people in their care and
treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising
independence and facilitating health promotion.
Depending on role you will be required to work within a
defined geographical area undertaking specific clinical nursing duties to
patients in a variety of settings such as their own homes, care homes, other
community locations or clinic settings.
To work within the scope of the NMC professional code
of practice. Moving across the organisation should the need arise, for example,
in a pandemic situation.
To work within Livewell Southwest policies
Promoting and supporting people in their care and
treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising
independence and facilitating health promotion.
To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and
competencies, updating as required for the role to enhance the skill mix of the
nursing team, ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of the patients are
met
Share knowledge and skills and empower others.
Some services you may require additional training to
deliver intravenous medication or additional specialist nursing skills for your
role.
The role may require co-ordination of caseloads.
To work collaboratively and maintain key working
relationships with managers and service / practice leads.
Provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to
patients in accordance with national and organisational approved policies /
procedures and individual care plans.
To act as a clinical advisor on health promotions
within their areas of expertise and act as a Link Nurse.
To undertake all required training to develop
competencies required for the role.
If relevant to role, to be or work towards a nurse
prescriber, (NMC V150)
You may be required to undertake 7 days working,
including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set out in
your contract of employment.
To be responsible in the absence of the Clinical Nurse
Specialist / Caseload Holder to manage own workload and delegate nursing care
to appropriately skilled staff and ensure that these are supported.
To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of
staff.
To act as a role model for all staff and students
demonstrating specialist clinical skills and high standards of practice and
professional conduct.
To share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive
team.
To take responsibility for your own personal and
professional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills
commensurate with the role.
To assess, teach, support, and supervise colleagues
including Pre-registration students and medical students.
To participate in team activities to develop and
consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team.
To facilitate and participate in the development of team
members, monitoring of sickness, line management, appraisals, mandatory
training, competencies, clinical supervision and staff performance as directed
by the Service Lead.
To participate in the recruitment and selection of new
staff.
To participate in coordinator/duty rota as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To be responsible for assessing, triaging, planning,
implementing, evaluating care which may be complex, sensitive and unpredictable
with the support of senior nurse - nurse specialist - caseload holder
To support the Co-ordination and delivery of care,
application of clinical judgement in day-to-day changes in patients' needs and
circumstances external to the individual, determining when to seek advice from
senior clinical or management staff. This includes response to immediate
crisis.
To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and
competencies, updating as required for their role to enhance the skill mix of
the nursing team ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of patients are
met.
To maintain accurate records, which are confidential,
contemporaneous, legible, and all care given to be documented. These records
may be paper or IT based system and must be maintained as specified in the LWSW
Policies, the relevant professional body guidelines and Government directives.
To provide clinical supervision to other staff and
students.
Promoting and supporting people in their care and
treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising
independence and facilitating health promotion.
Depending on role you will be required to work within a
defined geographical area undertaking specific clinical nursing duties to
patients in a variety of settings such as their own homes, care homes, other
community locations or clinic settings.
To work within the scope of the NMC professional code
of practice. Moving across the organisation should the need arise, for example,
in a pandemic situation.
To work within Livewell Southwest policies
Promoting and supporting people in their care and
treatment to help them manage their own health and wellbeing, maximising
independence and facilitating health promotion.
To undertake and to develop all nursing skills and
competencies, updating as required for the role to enhance the skill mix of the
nursing team, ensuring that the ever-changing health needs of the patients are
met
Share knowledge and skills and empower others.
Some services you may require additional training to
deliver intravenous medication or additional specialist nursing skills for your
role.
The role may require co-ordination of caseloads.
To work collaboratively and maintain key working
relationships with managers and service / practice leads.
Provide holistic evidence based / best practice care to
patients in accordance with national and organisational approved policies /
procedures and individual care plans.
To act as a clinical advisor on health promotions
within their areas of expertise and act as a Link Nurse.
To undertake all required training to develop
competencies required for the role.
If relevant to role, to be or work towards a nurse
prescriber, (NMC V150)
You may be required to undertake 7 days working,
including bank holidays, this is subject to the terms and conditions set out in
your contract of employment.
To be responsible in the absence of the Clinical Nurse
Specialist / Caseload Holder to manage own workload and delegate nursing care
to appropriately skilled staff and ensure that these are supported.
To assume responsibility as delegated by a senior member of
staff.
To act as a role model for all staff and students
demonstrating specialist clinical skills and high standards of practice and
professional conduct.
To share knowledge and information to promote a cohesive
team.
To take responsibility for your own personal and
professional development, maintain competence, knowledge and skills
commensurate with the role.
To assess, teach, support, and supervise colleagues
including Pre-registration students and medical students.
To participate in team activities to develop and
consolidate a cohesive and supportive team ensuring openness within the team.
To facilitate and participate in the development of team
members, monitoring of sickness, line management, appraisals, mandatory
training, competencies, clinical supervision and staff performance as directed
by the Service Lead.
To participate in the recruitment and selection of new
staff.
To participate in coordinator/duty rota as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 5 Foundation degree Assistant Practitioner
-
- OR
-
- Level 5 qualification in health and social care plus relevant clinical experience.
-
- GCSEs grade 4-9 in English and Maths OR Functional skills level 2 in English and Maths, evidenced by certificate of achievement.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to autonomously manage caseload as delegated by line manager.
- Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice.
-
- Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Evidence of good record keeping
- and accurate clinical documentation.
- Effective written, oral, and electronic communication skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of other staff.
- Ability to work in a team and alone.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and support others under stress.
- Demonstrates ability to use own initiative but knows when to seek guidance.
- Group working skills.
- Ability to travel to various settings.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times.
-
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
-
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.
- Flexible approach to working. Attention to detail.
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
- Empathic and able to handle emotionally intensive situations.
- Demonstrates motivation, integrity and compassion and self-awareness.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working
- within specific area of health/social care.
- Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope.
-
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
-
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
-
- Conducts clinical tasks within Assistant Practitioner scope of practice to a high level of competency.
-
- Ability to support the development of less experienced staff.
Desirable
- Line manages and supervises
- day to day activity of support workers.
-
- Provides clinical supervision for less experienced staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- To understand and always uphold Livewell Southwests
- Values of being Kind,
- Respectful, Inclusive, Ambitious and Responsible.
-
- Understanding of and providing evidence-based practice.
-
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
-
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
-
- Understanding of the scope of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Intermediate IT skills.
-
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
-
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.
-
- Knowledge of relevant clinical conditions.
- Working knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Statutory requirements e.g. understanding of Mental Health Act appropriate to role.
- Understanding of the principles
- of Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Information Governance.
- Understanding of vulnerable adults/child protection.
- I.T and computer literacy.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
-
- Ability to support, supervise, assess, and act as a role model to trainee APs, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
-
- Commitment to lifelong learning and Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
-
- Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity, and inclusiveness.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 5 Foundation degree Assistant Practitioner
-
- OR
-
- Level 5 qualification in health and social care plus relevant clinical experience.
-
- GCSEs grade 4-9 in English and Maths OR Functional skills level 2 in English and Maths, evidenced by certificate of achievement.
Specific Skills
Essential
- Ability to autonomously manage caseload as delegated by line manager.
- Ability to assess and treat patients using evidence-based practice.
-
- Demonstrate commitment to and focus on quality, promotes high standards to consistently improve patient outcomes.
- Evidence of good record keeping
- and accurate clinical documentation.
- Effective written, oral, and electronic communication skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload and that of other staff.
- Ability to work in a team and alone.
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and support others under stress.
- Demonstrates ability to use own initiative but knows when to seek guidance.
- Group working skills.
- Ability to travel to various settings.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Courteous, respectful, and helpful at all times.
-
- Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
-
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers, and colleagues.
- Flexible approach to working. Attention to detail.
- Highly motivated with ability to influence and inspire others.
- Empathic and able to handle emotionally intensive situations.
- Demonstrates motivation, integrity and compassion and self-awareness.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working
- within specific area of health/social care.
- Experience of and the ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work independently with a delegated caseload, use initiative whilst understanding limits of scope.
-
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
-
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate.
-
- Conducts clinical tasks within Assistant Practitioner scope of practice to a high level of competency.
-
- Ability to support the development of less experienced staff.
Desirable
- Line manages and supervises
- day to day activity of support workers.
-
- Provides clinical supervision for less experienced staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- To understand and always uphold Livewell Southwests
- Values of being Kind,
- Respectful, Inclusive, Ambitious and Responsible.
-
- Understanding of and providing evidence-based practice.
-
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.
-
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
-
- Understanding of the scope of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
- Intermediate IT skills.
-
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing.
-
- Evidence of recent work-based learning or self-directed learning.
-
- Knowledge of relevant clinical conditions.
- Working knowledge of national guidelines and legislation relating to health and social care and their impact on service provision.
- Knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.
- Statutory requirements e.g. understanding of Mental Health Act appropriate to role.
- Understanding of the principles
- of Confidentiality, Data Protection, and Information Governance.
- Understanding of vulnerable adults/child protection.
- I.T and computer literacy.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
-
- Ability to support, supervise, assess, and act as a role model to trainee APs, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
-
- Commitment to lifelong learning and Continuing Professional Development
- Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.
-
- Creates and fosters a culture of openness, honesty, integrity, and inclusiveness.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
