Associate Practitioner

Be involved in the planning for the patients discharge and transfer from the clinical areas in line with Care Programme Approach, Community Care Act 1990 and discharge policy.

Observe any changes in a patients physical condition or mental state and document and report in an appropriate manner.

Assist patients towards self-care and independence.

Understand the need for personal responsibility in relation to using the correct techniques for moving and handling patients.

Act in a relaxed manner, thereby contributing to the creation and maintenance of a calm and relaxed atmosphere/environment.

Establish positive professional and appropriate relationships with patients adopting a non-judgemental approach. Always be prepared to listen and treat each patient with respect and courtesy; valuing them as individuals.

Carry out planning and organisation of the therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.

To participate in managerial supervision.

Participate in therapeutic and social activities/groups.

As appropriate and necessary assist patients who have the need to use hoists and wheelchairs.

As requested take on security and environmental responsibilities.

Completion of audits including but not limited to weekly physical health observations, VTE assessments, weekly cleaning audits, resusitation bag checks

To participate in the role of the security nurse.