Band 4 Assistant Practitioner - Paediatric Continence and Enuresis

at  Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS FT

To have knowledge of specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of the service users and carers, taking these into account and implement appropriate action to meet those needs. Manage and prioritise own workload as delegated by the Team Leader and/or Service Clinical Manager To accept delegated assessment responsibility to meet the immediate and ongoing needs of the service user and carers (children, young people and families). Participate in the delivery of care as prescribed by the qualified practitioner Below is a list of duties the Assistant Practitioner will be required to complete on a daily basis which is supported by qualified staff after undertaking an agreed competency framework: Reassessment of continence products Undertake under delegation enuresis review clinics. Teach and support children, young people, and carers in toilet training.
This is not an exhaustive list and other competencies may be included: Teach patients/carers with the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner To evaluate patient progress, reassess and discuss with senior clinicians when appropriate, through feedback discussions. Reports and multidisciplinary meetings. To identify and resolve issues in relation to medication compliance to ensure patients can self medicate and/or carers are able to medicate children and young people safely where appropriate. To assist with re-assessments and ordering of products for patients within agreed competency framework to ensure the product remains relevant and safe for the patients needs and that they are used appropriately.
To teach and demonstrate the correct use of products and other techniques to optimise the clients functional ability and independence. To contribute to the team/service development (identifying opportunities to improve service delivery to provide best client care in relation to resources available and evidence-based practice) with the assistance of senior clinicians and team leader. To participate in clinical audit and service developments (through regular measurement/data collection, work evaluation using evidence-based practice projects, audit and outcome measures, either individually or with other clinicians) To ensure quality of care is maintained in line with quality standards, reporting any inconsistencies in accordance with relevant policies and procedures. To prioritise and effectively manage clinical and other responsibilities.
To participate fully in the development review (appraisal) process and undertake continuing professional development as required To maintain professional standard of record keeping, which is accurate and current, in line with professional codes, service standards and team specific requirements Record data and evidence of activity as required by the Trust and Local policy To undertake any other duties at the request of the line manager, which are commensurate with the role including project work, internal job rotation and absence cover To achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development with agreed timescales To undertake assessment of clinical risk as part of everyday practice, complete risk assessment documentation and seek guidance from senior clinicians where appropriate To build relationships between acute, community and residential care to promote seamless care To liaise closely with the medical, nursing, AHP staff and residential care staff to promote greater understanding To participate in team meetings to ensure effective exchange of information within the interdisciplinary team for best client care/goal planning and co-ordination of local service delivery To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant manager To adhere to the policies and procedures of BCHC To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases

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