Assistant Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Foundation Degree in Health care
• Demonstrate commitment to ongoing training and development

Desirable

• A1 Assessors award
• Up to date basic life support training
• ECDL

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
• Ability to Support clients in crisis.
• Knowledge and management of clients with LD and other associated health needs
• Record Keeping & report writing skills, including IT skills to manage electronic patient notes
• Ability to Deliver training to other professionals, service users and carers
• Basic working knowledge of legislation and policy relating to learning disabilities (e.g., mental health act; mental capacity act; Dolls, Mansell reports etc

Desirable

• Special interests related to one or more of the team's priority areas (challenging behaviour; mental health PIMD or forensics)

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1-year Direct experience of working with clients with learning disabilities
• Experience of personcentred planning and person-centred approaches to care
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities in a range of settings

Desirable

• Working within a community team or other MDT
• Experience of working with people with a range of complex needs (challenging behaviour; mental health forensics; physical health)
• Experience of co facilitating groups

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Millennium Centre

Twickenham Drive

Leasowe

CH46 1PQ

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)