Job summary
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Eden Community Rehabilitation Team are seeking an experienced assistant Practitioner or someone looking to develop as a trainee AP within the ICC Community Team.
Working with a variety of conditions you will promote independence and management of Long term conditions. There is an opportunity to develop skills in both group work and individual interventions, supported by the experience Occupational therapist, Physiotherapist and Assistant practitioner. As part of the wider Community Rehabilitation team you may also be required to work throughout the wider team and ICC as service demands
The trainee assistant practitioner will be supported through the University Course attendance which also requires a commitment to home study out of work hours, Band 3 post until qualification.
Main duties of the job
To carry out independent simple assessment and patient -centred interventions under the guidance of the Occupational therapist/Physiotherapist.
Organise a delegated caseload of patients, identified by an allied health professional (physio or OT) as being appropriate for the intervention of an assistant practitioner.
They would also be expected to both take the lead and support in the delivery of various groups including falls. The workload requires the post holder to frequently work without direct supervision but would be under the guidance of professional staff.
Carry out visits in the community as required and deliver Home interventions which may include equipment and minor adaptations
They would also be expected to liaise closely with the multi-disciplinary team regarding treatment progression and ongoing care but have autonomy in progression of treatment within set protocols and also the ability to discharge.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.
We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies?
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: helpline@nacro.org.uk
Unlock Tel: 01634 247350, email advice@unlock.org.uk or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have or be willing to work towards Foundation Degree - Health and Social care, (Assistant Practitioner route) or equivalent Maintenance of professional portfolio.
- Participation in Assistant Practitioner preceptorship programme if qualified.
- If a trainee Educated to Level 3 education, Level 2 Maths, Level 2 English or equivalent,
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare environment.
- Experience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers
- Experience working with in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community rehabilitation setting
- Experience of working in health promotion
- Experience of using outcome measures
- Experience of delivering group intervention
Knowledge
Essential
- Independent, competent use of computer.
- Understanding of and adherence to boundaries of practice and professional conduct
- Knowledge of infection control
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Desirable
- Knowledge of community working
- Knowledge of exercise and activity recommendations for healthy lifestyles
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability and commitment to complete studies at higher education level including self-directed learning.
- Ability to independently use email and computer based systems
- Ability to work within the team and independently
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to organise, prioritise and re-prioritise workloads
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Desirable
- Motivational skills.
- Developed observational skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to further develop the role
- Ability to travel independently of public transport across Cumbria.
- Interest in health promotion input via physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to a wide range of patients and diagnoses.
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility.
- Motivated
- Resilience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Have or be willing to work towards Foundation Degree - Health and Social care, (Assistant Practitioner route) or equivalent Maintenance of professional portfolio.
- Participation in Assistant Practitioner preceptorship programme if qualified.
- If a trainee Educated to Level 3 education, Level 2 Maths, Level 2 English or equivalent,
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare environment.
- Experience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers
- Experience working with in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community rehabilitation setting
- Experience of working in health promotion
- Experience of using outcome measures
- Experience of delivering group intervention
Knowledge
Essential
- Independent, competent use of computer.
- Understanding of and adherence to boundaries of practice and professional conduct
- Knowledge of infection control
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Desirable
- Knowledge of community working
- Knowledge of exercise and activity recommendations for healthy lifestyles
Skills & aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability and commitment to complete studies at higher education level including self-directed learning.
- Ability to independently use email and computer based systems
- Ability to work within the team and independently
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to organise, prioritise and re-prioritise workloads
- Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Desirable
- Motivational skills.
- Developed observational skills
Other requirements
Essential
- Willingness to further develop the role
- Ability to travel independently of public transport across Cumbria.
- Interest in health promotion input via physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to a wide range of patients and diagnoses.
Desirable
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Flexibility.
- Motivated
- Resilience
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).
