Job summary
The Neuropsychiatry Outpatients' Team has great pleasure in seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (AHP) to join our existing team, based at Walkergate Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne. This post provides a rare and exciting opportunity to join an established Multidisciplinary Team working in the sometimes challenging but rewarding specialism of Neuropsychiatry. You will work closely with Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy colleagues. We are a regional service which covers the Northeast of England and Cumbria. As this post will involve travelling to various locations and lone community-based working, you must be able to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the role. Our service is currently provided from Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:30 - 09:00 - 17:00 (excluding Bank Holidays). The post is full time at 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
You will predominantly be providing community-based person-centered therapeutic programmes of care with people who have Huntington's Disease. Additionally, you may work in conjunction with other professionals in supporting people who present with a broad range of Neuropsychiatric conditions, including, but not exclusively, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury, Tourette's, Parkinson's and Epilepsy.
You will require the ability to work autonomously, implement, follow and update plans of care, which have been developed in collaboration with service users, families/carers, and members of the Multidisciplinary Team. You will have responsibility for making onward referrals to other services and liaising with appropriate regional organisations in placing orders for equipment to meet Service User needs.
You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, be IT literate, and have a flexible approach to the role to meet the changing service demands as the service model develops.You must have a strong commitment to the delivery of high quality, safe patient care and be a role model in reflecting the Trusts vison and core values. You will work in a highly supportive environment and will be provided with regular supervision and have the opportunity to undertake Continued Professional Development.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the therapist to plan, design and develop therapy and intervention activities within the objectives of the treatment plan.
Use specialist technical and creative skills to facilitate the preparation andimplementation of AHP occupation/communication focused tools and approaches as a member of the MDT in order to promote recovery, wellbeing and maximise independence.
Contribute their observations of the communication and occupational barriers and strengths of the individuals based on a foundation theoretical knowledge of communication, language and occupation.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 2nd July 2024
Closing date : 16th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist the therapist to plan, design and develop therapy and intervention activities within the objectives of the treatment plan.
Use specialist technical and creative skills to facilitate the preparation andimplementation of AHP occupation/communication focused tools and approaches as a member of the MDT in order to promote recovery, wellbeing and maximise independence.
Contribute their observations of the communication and occupational barriers and strengths of the individuals based on a foundation theoretical knowledge of communication, language and occupation.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 2nd July 2024
Closing date : 16th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills applicable to the post
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users and carers
- IT literate
- Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with neurological conditions
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users and carers
- Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
- Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment
- Experience of safeguarding and risk assessment processes
- Experience of working in mental health settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy and Speech and Language teams
- Experience of working in a collaborative & MDT environment
Personal characteristics
Essential
- Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
- Ability to work flexibly
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills applicable to the post
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post.
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users and carers
- IT literate
- Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with individuals with neurological conditions
- Ability to establish a rapport with service users and carers
- Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
- Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment
- Experience of safeguarding and risk assessment processes
- Experience of working in mental health settings
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy and Speech and Language teams
- Experience of working in a collaborative & MDT environment
Personal characteristics
Essential
- Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
- Ability to work flexibly
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations
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).
