Apprentice Assistant Practitioner

Main duties of the job:

Undertake nutritional and dysphagia risk screening (e.g. MUST) and escalate concerns appropriately Support patients to meet their nutritional needs, following dietary and dysphagia guidance Assist patients with communication difficulties under the guidance of Speech & Language Therapists Contribute to the safe management of special diets and food allergies Support the implementation and review of patient care and therapy plans Maintain stock levels of patient information resources Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to support patient care and discharge planning

Training:
Four days per week in clinical practice One dedicated study day per week Independent study outside working hours required Regular supervision and support from experienced clinicians Completion of a Level 5 Foundation Degree over two years

Training Outcome:

Pathway to a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner role, subject to successful completion and required performance.

Employer Description:
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is the newly merged Trust comprising University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and Weston Area Health NHS Trust. Bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff, the new Trust delivers over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites serving a core population of more than 500,000 people.

Working Hours :
Full time. Includes one Saturday every 8 weeks within the Dietetic rota. Days and times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience