Job summary
As an Assistant Practitioner in Hepatology you will be part of a brilliant, friendly, hard-working team who strive for excellent patient centred care.
The job role is primarily to provide support to the Hepatology Advanced Clinical Practitioners [ACP] and patients' who have hepatological related health problems.
The Assistant Practitioner will be responsible for administrative and clinical skills including fibro scanning.
You will be supported with on the job training opportunities to build on your current scope of practice. Providing support over the telephone to patients will be key in this position, therefore good communication skills are essential. The trust has guidelines and policies to follow that you will become familiar with to help support your role. This is a development role, : if the successful applicant is appointed at band 3 they will be supported to complete the Assistant Practitioner qualification as part of their development in role and once completed would be moved up to a band 4
Hours per week: 37.5
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner will provide support to the Hepatology Advanced Clinical Practitioners [ACP] and patients' who have hepatological related health problems.
The post holder will assist with the assessment and management of patients and they will undertake a range of administrative and practical skills including independent fibro scanning, to an expert level.
The successful applicant will form a professional judgement of an individual's health condition and identify appropriate investigations to be carried out according to the correct protocols.
The post holder will manage their own role with guidance available from the ACP, supervision and teaching of staff will also be a part of this position as well as liaising with the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education with GCSE English and Mathematics
- Level 3 Health or social care qualification (e.g. NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) or similar)
- Relevant Health or Social Care experience including face to face patient contacts
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Recognised qualification for Assistant Practitioner or Level 4 Health or social care qualification (e.g. foundation degree)
- Knowledge of relevant hepatological treatments, interventions and terminology.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly dependent on the needs of the service.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in different settings
- Basic computer skills i.e. can use email, excel, PCS, word, and can access policies on the Trust intranet
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills within the multi-disciplinary team
- Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice
- Recognising, managing and preventing severe symptomatic alcohol/drug withdrawal and Hepatic Encephalopathy
Previous Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous acute care experience
- Ability to analyse patient progress in response to care given
Desirable
- Recent experience in working with patients with Alcohol/drug misuse
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education with GCSE English and Mathematics
- Level 3 Health or social care qualification (e.g. NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) or similar)
- Relevant Health or Social Care experience including face to face patient contacts
- Previous NHS experience
Desirable
- Recognised qualification for Assistant Practitioner or Level 4 Health or social care qualification (e.g. foundation degree)
- Knowledge of relevant hepatological treatments, interventions and terminology.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly dependent on the needs of the service.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to respond to different communication needs of patients in different settings
- Basic computer skills i.e. can use email, excel, PCS, word, and can access policies on the Trust intranet
Desirable
- Evidence of good communication skills within the multi-disciplinary team
- Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice
- Recognising, managing and preventing severe symptomatic alcohol/drug withdrawal and Hepatic Encephalopathy
Previous Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous acute care experience
- Ability to analyse patient progress in response to care given
Desirable
- Recent experience in working with patients with Alcohol/drug misuse
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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).
