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A Practical Guide to Supporting and Developing the role of the Assistant Practitioner

This Conference is now Closed

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The National Assistant Practitioner Conference aims to develop and support the role, and discuss key topical issues, bringing  together decision makers, departmental managers, course leaders and assistant practitioners (current and aspiring) together in one place to effect positive and sustainable change.

This conference will update delegates about the development of the role on a national level, while also shedding light on its future and how it fits into the expanding NHS healthcare landscape. You will hear national updates regarding role development, regulation and competency assessment and practical case studies from Assistant Practitioners and those who support them.

The conference will provide the platform to hear directly from assistant practitioners sharing their lived experiences and how they overcame barriers and established and integrated the role including career progression.

“An assistant practitioner is a non-occupational specific role that has been developed to assist organisations to deliver high quality, patient-centred care in a variety of settings.”

NHS Employers

“Assistant Practitioners (APs) are highly trained and work as part of the wider health and social care team and have direct contact with patients, service users or clients providing high quality 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 health and ill-health.”

RCN

This conference will enable you to:

  • Network with colleagues including Assistant Practitioners and those who support them 
  • Hear from experienced colleagues who have worked extensively to develop and further the Assistant Practitioner role
  • Learn from the best practices where APs have maximised their potential in their role
  • Understand how the role evolved over the years and the rationale behind this change
  • Discuss and reflect on national developments
  • Develop your leadership skills as an Assistant Practitioner, and understand how the role can develop 
  • Understand the barriers to effective governance and registration
  • Equip mangers to support and introduce Assistant Practitioners more effectively
  • Learn from the lived experience of Assistant Practitioners 
  • Learn how assistant practitioners can develop competencies in medicine administration 
  • Reflect on insightful case studies across multiple disciplines
  • Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes

Chair & Speakers Include:

Ali Richards

University of Cumbria
Senior Lecturer Programme Lead - Assistant Practitioner

Exhibition & Sponsorship Packages

This conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry suppliers to personally meet with their target audience where they will have time to talk and demonstrate the benefits of their products. High quality specialist audiences make having a presence at our events a highly targeted and cost effective marketing channel.

Why Exhibit?

Having a presence at this event will give you the opportunity to:

  • Demonstrate your product, system or service
  • Network and engage with your key audience  
  • Generate new business leads
  • Gain exposure for your brand and raise the profile of your organisation
  • Understand the current needs of your audience and challenges they’re facing
  • Update your knowledge of national policy and local developments  

Enquire

Contact Carolyn Goodbody for exhibition and sponsorship prices, or to discuss a tailored package to suit your needs and budget.

Supporting Organisations

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