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 Community Practitioners, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy colleagues. We are a regional service covering as a minimum, the North East of England, including Northumberland, County Durham, Tyne and Wear, a small part of North Yorkshire and Cumbria.
As this post involves 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 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 provide community-based person-centered therapeutic programmes of care with people who have a Neuropsychiatric condition, including, but not exclusively, Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury, Huntington's Disease, Tourette's, Parkinson's and Epilepsy.
You will require the ability to work autonomously, manage your diary, 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 also support carers by completing specific carer documentation and placing onward referrals for carers assessments.
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 vision 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
Under the direction of registered Community Practitioners/Allied Health Professionals/Team Lead the post holder will:
Assist the Community Practitioners, Therapists and Team Lead to plan, design and develop therapy and intervention activities within the objectives of the care and treatment plan.
Use specialist technical and creative skills to facilitate the preparation and implementation of AHP occupation/communication focused tools and approaches as a member of the MDT to promote recovery, wellbeing and maximise independence.
Deliver 1:1 and group treatment to patients monitoring their progress and making minor adaptations as required within sessions.
Contribute your observations of the physical, communication and occupational barriers and strengths of the individuals based on a foundation theoretical knowledge of communication, language and occupation.
Promote Community Practitioner and AHP recommendations within the team, support the Neuropsychiatry team in developing and facilitating the patients communication/interaction and occupational needs.
Complete routine administration tasks related to general clinical support in line with departmental standards, including the maintenance, storage and archiving of patient notes.
Assist Community Practitioners and AHP Therapists in the provision of training courses to others.
Actively work to enhance and develop personal skills utilising a programme of CPD, supervision and trust appraisal.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd May 2025
Closing date : 5th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Under the direction of registered Community Practitioners/Allied Health Professionals/Team Lead the post holder will:
Assist the Community Practitioners, Therapists and Team Lead to plan, design and develop therapy and intervention activities within the objectives of the care and treatment plan.
Use specialist technical and creative skills to facilitate the preparation and implementation of AHP occupation/communication focused tools and approaches as a member of the MDT to promote recovery, wellbeing and maximise independence.
Deliver 1:1 and group treatment to patients monitoring their progress and making minor adaptations as required within sessions.
Contribute your observations of the physical, communication and occupational barriers and strengths of the individuals based on a foundation theoretical knowledge of communication, language and occupation.
Promote Community Practitioner and AHP recommendations within the team, support the Neuropsychiatry team in developing and facilitating the patients communication/interaction and occupational needs.
Complete routine administration tasks related to general clinical support in line with departmental standards, including the maintenance, storage and archiving of patient notes.
Assist Community Practitioners and AHP Therapists in the provision of training courses to others.
Actively work to enhance and develop personal skills utilising a programme of CPD, supervision and trust appraisal.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 22nd May 2025
Closing date : 5th June 2025
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications are received.
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
- Experience of working with service users with complex health needs.
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
- To be able to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor.
- Experience of complex moving and handling.
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
- Risk assessment skills
- Some anatomical knowledge
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in neurological services.
- Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
- Experience of working in a collaborative and MDT environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy and Speech and Language teams
Personal characteristics
Essential
- Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Be reliable
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
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
- Experience of working with service users with complex health needs.
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
- To be able to demonstrate specific theoretical knowledge as described in service role descriptor.
- Experience of complex moving and handling.
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills
- Risk assessment skills
- Some anatomical knowledge
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in neurological services.
- Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
- Experience of working in a collaborative and MDT environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy and Speech and Language teams
Personal characteristics
Essential
- Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Be reliable
Role/Team Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations.
- Enthusiastic and motivated.
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.
