Sue Ryder The Chantry are looking to appoint an assistant Practitioner for their stunningly situated Neurological Care Centre in Ipswich Suffolk.
We have been caring for people with life-changing neurological conditions in Ipswich for 23 years and welcome compassionate career driven healthcare professionals to contact us for more information regarding becoming a member of our team.
The main purpose of the role will be to support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high standards of personalised nursing care. Under the direction of the registered nurse you will provide best possible quality care and support to service users and their carers/family.
You will have:
• NVQ / QCF 3 in health and social care
• Assistant practitioner foundation degree or equivalent ( or willing to work towards)
• knowledge of neurological conditions and management
• Experience of working within a clinical setting¬¬¬¬¬
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills¬
• Experience in using Microsoft office programmes such as Word, excel and email
• An ability to respond to people in distress
• Some knowledge of neurological conditions and their management
• Willing and able to have a flexible approach to working patterns
The Assistant Practitioner will undertake a wide range of clinical skills and will work under the direction, but independently of a registered nurse within their own limitations their competency framework and agreed protocols. You will also be responsible for the supervision of band 2 staff.
To find out more about this exciting opportunity please apply now.
For Some of the benefits available as a Sue Ryder employee see below:
Competitive pay rates
Enhancements:
8.00 pm to 6.00 am (nights) 30%
Friday midnight to Sunday midnight (weekends) 45%
Public Holidays 24 hours midnight to midnight 60%
Continuation of NHS pension
25 days holiday rising to 30 plus bank holidays pro rata
Option to buy and sell holiday up to five days
Private pension matched at either 3% or 5%
Enhanced Maternity Benefits
Refer a friend scheme
Carers leave policy
24 hour employee assistance line for free advice on work, family and personal life
PeoplePerks - discounts with hundreds of retailers and services that can amount to an average annual saving of GBP 350
Staff discount of 15% on new goods at the online shop
Development opportunities for all
