Job summary
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust have had a new investment of funding to expand their established Integrated Community Neuro Rehabilitation Service (CNRS).
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, experienced Assistant Practitioner to join our friendly, forward-thinking team providing rehabilitation for a diverse range of people with stroke and neurological conditions within Stockport.
Main duties of the job
Based in the community, you will work within a comprehensive multidisciplinary team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, Nurses, Therapy Assistants and Admin. You will be welcomed as a valued member of the coordinated and committed team, sharing knowledge, skills and opportunities to learn.
You will help to facilitate the early supported discharge of stroke patients from the stroke unit, and work with patients with acute and long term neurological conditions to provide rehabilitation in the home environment, and other community settings, improving their quality of life.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support and close collaboration is provided with the opportunity to work directly with experienced and specialist clinicians across the team, and you will be given the opportunity to provide support to band 3 Therapy Assistants within the team.
Joining the Community Neuro Rehab Service (CNRS) in Stockport, you will see were a supportive, caring and proactive team. Everything we do is aimed at providing exceptional, holistic, person-centred care to people with stroke and neurological conditions within the community of Stockport.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support and close collaboration is provided with the opportunity to work directly with experienced and specialist clinicians across the team, and you will be given the opportunity to provide support to band 3 Therapy Assistants within the team.
Joining the Community Neuro Rehab Service (CNRS) in Stockport, you will see were a supportive, caring and proactive team. Everything we do is aimed at providing exceptional, holistic, person-centred care to people with stroke and neurological conditions within the community of Stockport.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in relevant clinical area )
- GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English Language (or New GCSE Grade 4-9) OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working Knowledge of physical disability
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation
- Working knowledge of relevant therapy interventions appropriate to clinical area
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Awareness of cultural diversity issues
- Awareness of dignity and respect issues
- Awareness of barriers to communication
Desirable
- Working knowledge of health related policies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant or as an Assistant Practitioner in a hospital or community setting
- Experience of working with patients with a wide range of disabilities and complexities
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
Desirable
- Experience in staff induction and student education
- Social care experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent Organisational skills
- Positive inter-personal skills
- Understanding of professional conduct
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Good observational skills
- Health, safety and risk awareness
- Good time management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive situations
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Ability to teach practical skills
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service
- Desire to learn and constantly develop knowledge and skills
- Ability to move and handle patients
- Ability to travel to different locations
- Car driver and be able use car for role
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in relevant clinical area )
- GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English Language (or New GCSE Grade 4-9) OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Working Knowledge of physical disability
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation
- Working knowledge of relevant therapy interventions appropriate to clinical area
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
- Awareness of cultural diversity issues
- Awareness of dignity and respect issues
- Awareness of barriers to communication
Desirable
- Working knowledge of health related policies
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant or as an Assistant Practitioner in a hospital or community setting
- Experience of working with patients with a wide range of disabilities and complexities
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
Desirable
- Experience in staff induction and student education
- Social care experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent Organisational skills
- Positive inter-personal skills
- Understanding of professional conduct
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Good observational skills
- Health, safety and risk awareness
- Good time management skills
- Ability to handle sensitive situations
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Ability to teach practical skills
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service
- Desire to learn and constantly develop knowledge and skills
- Ability to move and handle patients
- Ability to travel to different locations
- Car driver and be able use car for role
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
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).
