Job summary
This post will be trustwide.
As
part of service development and the enhancement of community therapy resource
to provide 5 day assessment, management and rehabilitation, Community Therapy
Services are looking for a associate practitioner to work across the community
falls and fracture service.
To work closely with
nurses, Physiotherapists and occupational therapists, within the community
setting. The post is permanent 30 hours with the option to increase to 34
hours, based at Bishop Auckland hospital .The successful candidate will work primarily in the community
falls/fracture service will have their own caseload and must be able to travel
between CCDFT sites and to the patients homes.
They should demonstrate an
interest in working with older/frailer people as well as an interest in working
within the disease area of osteoporosis.
Main duties of the job
As
a member of the organisation the post holder will:
Own individual responsibilities and share team objectives
Contribute to creating improvement, transformation and
innovation of services
Contribute to creating a work environment that is marked by
pride, enthusiasm and collaboration
Lead by action and inspire others acting as role model,
demonstrating the leadership behaviours and values identified by CDDFT
Communicate positively and effectively
Actively give and receive feedback in a constructive
manner
Be adaptable, work with integrity and be trustworthy
Show constancy, courage and resolve in the pursuit of the
vision and aims of CDDFT
Actively contribute to improving the health and well
being of the population that is served
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
To
be eligible for Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship you will usually need
to be paid at least £25,600 per year
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
At County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust our aim is to always deliver excellent care with compassion to deliver the highest quality of care our patients deserve. We value the personal skills, experiences and qualities that individuals bring to the Trust; creating an inclusive working environment to attract talented people who feel motivated, involved and able to influence the future direction of our services. The wellbeing of staff is important to us; we have a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team who provide support on a range of topics.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out clinical/rehab
interventions following treatment plans developed by Physiotherapists and
Occupational Therapists.
To progress treatment interventions and contribute to
patient review using skills and knowledge
To evaluate and adapt interventions within set protocols
to meet the changing needs of patients as they progress with treatment regimes.
To order, fit and demonstrate safe use of assistive
equipment through Medequip. This may include delivery of items.
Participate in the monitoring of standards of care, and
audit of therapy practice which is research based and supports the clinical
governance framework.
Coordinates clinical work with colleagues demonstrating
effective time management skills and participates in the monitoring and
reviewing of team performance.
Promote an environment where health promotion and
informed patient choice is encouraged and developed to its maximum potential,
within the available resources
To undertake relevant training to enable the provision of
a high quality service.
Support registered staff
with the induction, training and education of students and other staff
as appropriate
Responsible for the safe physical environment including
equipment and be appropriately responsible for the allocation of these
resources.
To complete effective record keeping which demonstrate
the decision making process care planned and given as well as patient outcomes
in accordance with Trust policy and legal requirements.
To commit to continuous personal development/lifelong
learning by attending mandatory training, relevant training courses , use of
eLearning and adhere to all trust policies and procedures.
To attend supervision/1:1 sessions, to undertake
appraisal preparation and contribute to objective setting and personal
development planning.
To participate in and contribute to all activities
associated with the teams response to current trends and changes within the NHS
Job description
Job responsibilities
To carry out clinical/rehab
interventions following treatment plans developed by Physiotherapists and
Occupational Therapists.
To progress treatment interventions and contribute to
patient review using skills and knowledge
To evaluate and adapt interventions within set protocols
to meet the changing needs of patients as they progress with treatment regimes.
To order, fit and demonstrate safe use of assistive
equipment through Medequip. This may include delivery of items.
Participate in the monitoring of standards of care, and
audit of therapy practice which is research based and supports the clinical
governance framework.
Coordinates clinical work with colleagues demonstrating
effective time management skills and participates in the monitoring and
reviewing of team performance.
Promote an environment where health promotion and
informed patient choice is encouraged and developed to its maximum potential,
within the available resources
To undertake relevant training to enable the provision of
a high quality service.
Support registered staff
with the induction, training and education of students and other staff
as appropriate
Responsible for the safe physical environment including
equipment and be appropriately responsible for the allocation of these
resources.
To complete effective record keeping which demonstrate
the decision making process care planned and given as well as patient outcomes
in accordance with Trust policy and legal requirements.
To commit to continuous personal development/lifelong
learning by attending mandatory training, relevant training courses , use of
eLearning and adhere to all trust policies and procedures.
To attend supervision/1:1 sessions, to undertake
appraisal preparation and contribute to objective setting and personal
development planning.
To participate in and contribute to all activities
associated with the teams response to current trends and changes within the NHS
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HCPC and accountability
- Evidence of Team working
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately.
- Ability to act alone in an emergency situation
- Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demands
- Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/research
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
Person Specification
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of HCPC and accountability
- Evidence of Team working
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately.
- Ability to act alone in an emergency situation
- Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demands
- Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/research
Special Requirements
Essential
- Able to travel across Trust sites to meet the requirements of the post
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
