Assistant practitioner
Assistant practitioners are experienced staff who work in support roles, under the direction of registered healthcare professionals such as nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists or podiatrists.
Assistant practitioners can work alone without direct supervision, due to their level of training and experience. They will carry out agreed procedures, referring to a professional for guidance when necessary.
At LPT, our assistant practitioners may work in our community hospitals, clinics or in the community visiting patients in their homes.
Healthy child programme practitioner
Our healthy child programme practitioners work as part of skill-mixed teams, led by specialist community public health nurses (health visitors and school nurses) in our Healthy Together service.
They provide high quality and compassionate care within the remit of the Healthy Child Programme, through a neighbourhood-based service supporting children, young people, and their families. They help to identify health needs, improve outcomes, and reduce health inequalities.
This role is for you if:
- You are an enthusiastic, kind, caring and self-motivated individual
- You are confident with using equipment and being hands-on with patients
- You are able to work in a team but use your initiative
- You have a Care Certificate or are able to successfully complete one within 12 weeks
- You have experience of working in a healthcare environment
- You have achieved functional skills level 2 in maths and English (or equivalent) or GCSE grade C/4 or above in maths and English
How we can help you to excel in this role
If successful in your application, you will be supported with regular training and work under the guidance of a healthcare professional such as a nurse and be supported to develop your career.
Development opportunities
- Regular training
- Study towards qualifications through an apprenticeship
- Nursing Associate Level 5 (two years)
- Support for you to access nurse education
- Post-graduate modules/programmes
- We Nurture – talent management programme
- Coaching and mentoring
Next steps
You could progress on to be a nurse or specialise in a certain area of practice.
Look at our vacancies and apply today.