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Exploring assistant practitioners’ views of their role and training

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posted on 2023-07-26, 14:53 authored by Hilary Bungay, Joanna Jackson, Sue Lord
Aim: To examine the views of assistant practitioners and trainee assistant practitioners regarding experiences of practice in relation to the autonomy of the role and level of supervision, the training involved and support experienced in undertaking the foundation degree, and the effects of the assistant practitioner role in the workplace. Method: A service evaluation was undertaken in which a small cross-sectional quantitative survey was distributed to trainee assistant practitioners undertaking the foundation degree, and assistant practitioners who had previously completed the foundation degree or who had qualified via another route. Results: A total of 93 questionnaires were returned. The data indicate that there is some uncertainty surrounding the skills and competence of those undertaking the foundation degree, and a lack of opportunity for career progression for unregistered staff. Conclusion: Increased understanding of the scope and role of assistant practitioners and the academic requirements of the foundation degree is required to increase assistant practitioner numbers.

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Refereed

  • Yes

Volume

30

Issue number

30

Page range

46-52

Publication title

Nursing Standard

ISSN

2047-9018

Publisher

RCN Publishing

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  • other

Legacy posted date

2020-02-25

Legacy Faculty/School/Department

ARCHIVED Faculty of Health, Social Care & Education (until September 2018)

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