Job summary
Are you passionate about working with older adults in a rehabilitation setting with a range of physical and mental health needs?
Are you able to work holistically in a patient-centred environment?
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Practitioner to join our therapy team at Ruddington Manor Care Home. The focus of the unit is to maximise and enable independence of the individual and the nature of work is fast paced.
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Practitioner with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and delegate according to patient and service need. You will be a key player within the Therapy Team and be responsible for undertaking assessments and progressing patients in accordance with the goal setting process and with support of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
Our services are currently works Monday to Friday and not bank holidays but this may be reviewed in the future.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to liaise closely with the senior therapists, rehabilitation support workers, care home staff, referrers and health and social care professionals. In addition, you will act as a caseload holder and be required to treat and support patients, families and/or carers. Excellent communication skills and a can-do, proactive approach are essential.
Applicants should have a minimum of NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and proven experience working with older adults especially in rehabilitation, and the community. Continuing development support through apprenticeship may be considered.
This role involves cross site working and community visits. You must hold a driving licence and have a car for work purposes.
About us
Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Care is delivered from over 120 sites within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons.
As one of the largest mental health and community trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We are committed to flexible and agile working, including the opportunity to join our bank.
Your health and wellbeing is our priority and as such we invest significantly in this via our in-house Occupational Health Service, Staff Counselling Service and Health and Wellbeing Team.
We offer a number of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, our Green Champions Network, Freedom to Speak Up Network. Health and Wellbeing Champions Network and Menopause Champions. We provide care to a diverse range of communities and are passionate about supporting diversity and inclusion in the Trust.
If you believe in our values of Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork, then we would love to hear from you!
#TeamNottsHC
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Practitioner you will undertake assessments to establish reablement goals, determine levels of functional independence, and reach desired outcomes with service users.
You will be working within an integrated care team providing high level of care support for patients within the in-patient units.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Please see attached job description for detailed list of duties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an Assistant Practitioner you will undertake assessments to establish reablement goals, determine levels of functional independence, and reach desired outcomes with service users.
You will be working within an integrated care team providing high level of care support for patients within the in-patient units.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010
Please see attached job description for detailed list of duties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in health or health and social care level or equivalent
Desirable
- Desire and willingness to work towards further qualifications.
- Evidence of patient care related training
previous experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults in a health or social care setting.
- Experience working as a therapy assistant
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the patients within the sphere of own competence.
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Ward Based experience
- NHS Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of patient care in a care setting
- Understanding of the assessments and interventions used with older people
- Knowledge of long term and acute conditions that are seen in older people
- Understanding of the roles & skills of members of the MDT
- Awareness of a range of minor daily living equipment and adaptations
- Awareness of rehabilitation and promoting independence
- Understanding of and commitment to supporting equality and valuing diversity
Skills
Essential
- Effective written & verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Prioritisation and planning of workload
- Building of professional relationships
Travelling / Special Requireme
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence & vehicle for business use
- Flexible Working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in health or health and social care level or equivalent
Desirable
- Desire and willingness to work towards further qualifications.
- Evidence of patient care related training
previous experience
Essential
- Experience working with adults in a health or social care setting.
- Experience working as a therapy assistant
- Ability to work flexibly to meet the demands of the patients within the sphere of own competence.
- Ability to work alone without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Ward Based experience
- NHS Experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of patient care in a care setting
- Understanding of the assessments and interventions used with older people
- Knowledge of long term and acute conditions that are seen in older people
- Understanding of the roles & skills of members of the MDT
- Awareness of a range of minor daily living equipment and adaptations
- Awareness of rehabilitation and promoting independence
- Understanding of and commitment to supporting equality and valuing diversity
Skills
Essential
- Effective written & verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Prioritisation and planning of workload
- Building of professional relationships
Travelling / Special Requireme
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence & vehicle for business use
- Flexible Working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
