Assistant Practitioner; Internal
Do you want to take on an innovative new role to work within the Orthopaedic Perioperative Team?
We are looking for a motivated, efficient, well organised Assistant Practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills. As a specialist service, we place patient care at the centre of what we do. We believe that by providing the best and most efficient clinical care we can significantly improve the experience and outcomes of our patients.
This role can also be offered as a devlopemtnal role as a band 3.
About the RoleMore detail about the role
Your main responsibility will be in ensuring the timely and efficient flow of our patients by supporting your medical colleagues using your clinical and administrative skills. On a day to day basis you will be responsible for compiling an accurate inpatient list, preparing discharge summaries and letters as well as providing clinical support to include: venepuncture, cannulation, wound care and general clinical tasks as directed by the Medical team.
The team
– This role will be for the Peri-op team that are based on Dyball ward
Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome
Working Pattern:31.5 hours per week. The working days for this role are Monday to Friday with the occasional weekend (only if needed by the service), the shift will be mostly Earlies 07:30 - 16:30 however sometimes you will be required to do a late 12:00 - 20:00.
Interview Date:To be confirmed.
For further information please contact:Katie Gumede, Clinical Nurse Manager on or
This is a fixed term contract from 01/01/2027 until 31st December 2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees.
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust
and
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local…
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