Trainee Assistant Practitioner Apprentice

The apprentice will work as part of the wider health and social care team and have direct contact with patients, service users or clients providing high quality, safe and compassionate care Assistant Practitioners work at a level above that of Healthcare Support Workers and have a more in-depth understanding about factors that influence mental illness and recovery The apprentice will support an identified Registered Health or Social Care Professional in monitoring, supporting and coordinating the care of a caseload of people with mental health care needs, whilst also taking on key working responsibilities for their own named clients as appropriate. The clients can include those open to the Older Person's Community Mental Health Team, the Dementia Assessment and Support Service and the Therapeutic Groups Service During the trainee years, the successful candidate will develop in these areas of practice, through working within the team and completing the college course, building up to working independently once deemed competent within the associated competency framework

Training:
Training will take place at our Taunton campus and you will be allocated a college academic mentor for the duration of your programme with Bridgwater & Taunton college, who will work with both you and your line manager to identify opportunities for growth and development You will also attend a series of workshops to support knowledge development

Training Outcome:

For those who wish to progress their studies, you may then be eligible to apply for advanced entry to a level 6 BSc (Hons) programme, for example BSc (Hons) Nursing.

Employer Description:
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development. You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts. We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London. There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, may work some weekends, working hours TBC

Skills:
IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience