Job summary
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 4 assistant practitioner to join the therapy team 22.5 hrs per week. You will be an integral member of our multi-disciplinary community based team working in Pocklington. You will be expected to deliver clinical care delegated by a registered professional and contributing to the assessment and evaluation of person centre care plans.
The role requires excellent communication skills, IT skills, and the ability to be adaptable, reliable and highly organised. Already established relevant community clinical competencies are desirable for this post.
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For informal enquires or to arrange a visit, please contact Wendy Cooper Team Lead Mob 07977213618. Please do not ring this number for application packages.
The ability to commute within the Trusts geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential.
Main duties of the job
Working within the therapy team to assist the rehabilitation of our patients. This will include assessments, equipment provisions, exercise plans, support with any urgent response patients to prevent hospital admissions.
Be part of MDT working and safety huddles.
About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within the therapy team to assist the rehabilitation of our patients. This will include assessments, equipment provisions, exercise plans, support with any urgent response patients to prevent hospital admissions.
Be part of MDT working and safety huddles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working within the therapy team to assist the rehabilitation of our patients. This will include assessments, equipment provisions, exercise plans, support with any urgent response patients to prevent hospital admissions.
Be part of MDT working and safety huddles.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oRange of work procedures and practices, majority non-routine; intermediate level theoretical knowledge. Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
- oGCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
- oHealthcare qualification
- oKnowledge of a range rehabilitation techniques / community services and urgent crisis response.
- A good understanding of rehabilitation and community services
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Knowledge of basic assessments, including risk and the ability to identify needs and care planning
Desirable
- oEvidence of continued professional development documented through Trust PDR/KSF/Supervision processes and personal portfolio
- oUnderstanding or application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of working within the service area.
- oExperience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oExperience of providing and receiving complex sensitive information.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oRange of work procedures and practices, majority non-routine; intermediate level theoretical knowledge. Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualification, e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ3 level qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level
- oGCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
- oHealthcare qualification
- oKnowledge of a range rehabilitation techniques / community services and urgent crisis response.
- A good understanding of rehabilitation and community services
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Knowledge of basic assessments, including risk and the ability to identify needs and care planning
Desirable
- oEvidence of continued professional development documented through Trust PDR/KSF/Supervision processes and personal portfolio
- oUnderstanding or application of relevant clinical practice/standards/audit within identified clinical area
- A broad understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area
Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of working within the service area.
- oExperience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team
- oExperience of providing and receiving complex sensitive 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
