Job summary
This post will be Trustwide.
East
community Rehabilitation Team are a small and dynamic therapy team providing
community physio and occupational therapy to adults with physical health issues
within the Easington Locality. The team also works collaboratively with the
community nursing services working over a 7 day rota providing same day
response for patients with nursing/ rehab and care needs that require a 2 hour
response to address.
As part of ongoing
development within the team we are looking for another band 4 Associate
Practitioner to join us.
You will have the opportunity to be involved
with service development as part of the wider community therapy services and an
opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills within the
supportive environment of the east therapy team.
Main duties of the job
To carry out clinical/rehab
interventions following treatment plans developed by
Physiotherapists/Occupational Therapists/Registered Nurses
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 nursing/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
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
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
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.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under direction of
qualified staff across identified service areas.
To be responsible for the full intervention of care as
assigned by identified qualified clinicians, within agreed protocols following
the completion of a competency based training programme.
To identify equipment provision and carry out
administrative and housekeeping tasks to support the service and patient care
To participate in training, service improvement and
development initiatives.
Client Group: Comprehensive portfolio of nursing,
healthcare and case management services to primarily housebound patients
requiring support in the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under direction of
qualified staff across identified service areas.
To be responsible for the full intervention of care as
assigned by identified qualified clinicians, within agreed protocols following
the completion of a competency based training programme.
To identify equipment provision and carry out
administrative and housekeeping tasks to support the service and patient care
To participate in training, service improvement and
development initiatives.
Client Group: Comprehensive portfolio of nursing,
healthcare and case management services to primarily housebound patients
requiring support in the community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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)
- Foundation degree in health and social care or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Teaching certificate 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)
- Foundation degree in health and social care or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Teaching certificate 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).
