Assistant Practitioner
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Hebburn, NE31 1ATView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation delivering Acute and Community services. As an Integrated Trust, we strive...
- Following assessment of patient and initiation of services and treatments as designated by the senior nurse and within agreed protocols.
- Carry out planned nursing interventions and liaise with unplanned care teams to ensure continuity of patient care.
- To perform practical procedures to include phlebotomy, wound management including wound packs/ application of compression bandaging.
- Management of long term conditions and other extended skills i.e. ros/roc, catheter care, validating cat 1& 2 pressure damage.
- To exclude management of Hickman Lines and Drains.
- Administration of medications/subcutaneous injections/excluding controlled drugs/ syringe drivers and I.M injections.
- Establish and maintain communication with colleagues on routine and operational matters which includes reporting to the nurse or therapist in charge at agreed times, using appropriate communication systems, identifying significant changes in patient condition.
- Maintain records to an agreed standard and display a positive and considerate approach to patients and their families / carers.
- Support the team to provide high standards of patient care. Provide clinical care following training and agreed protocols, egg; simple dressings, personal care, prompting medications, intermittent catheterisations and support qualified staff with clinical procedures.
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualifications (UK equivalent), e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working in a Health and/or Social Care setting
- Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of staff
- Working knowledge of National Policies/Procedures across Health and Social Care and Local Implementation
Desirable
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in Acute care and Community setting
- Proven prior experience of working as a Band 3 HCA in community services
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Flexible to meet needs of service
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Able to organise workload using own initiative
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Clear, concise record keeping / report writing skills
- Ability to work independently following guidelines from qualified staff
- Portfolio of evidence of continuing clinical development
Desirable: - IT skills; - Clinical Skills including:; - Phlebotomy; - Wound Care; - Catheter Care; - Administration of Insulin; - Administration of Enoxaparin
Physical Skills
Essential: - Able to move and handle safely without causing harm to themselves or others; - Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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