Job summary
We are have an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Professional (AHP) associate who wishes to join #TeamIOWNHS. You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".
We are looking for someone to work as an AHP Associate providing high quality care, to maintain the mobility and independence of the Isle of Wight population, with the support and supervision of the wider Outpatient Cluster team and Community Division.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
We are passionate about providing excellent CARE, which is why our values are Compassion, Accountable, Respect and Everyone counts. Our mission is to make sure that our community is at the heart of everything we do and that we hold our values across all our services.
We are committed to endorsing inclusion, diversity and multiculturalism throughout out services and as such, our procedures and policies ensure that applicants are always treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
Why not come and see for yourself the CARE we give to our patients and staff. Apply to be part of our team today.
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust is the only integrated acute, community, mental health and ambulance health care provider in England. We serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trusts beach hut in Ryde. We offer flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as a member of the Community Outpatient Cluster an AHP Associate could look forwards to collaborating and developing skills alongside Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Orthotists, Prosthetists, Technicians, an Occupational Therapist, a Nurse specialist and other non-registered professionals with a variety of clinical specialisms.
Our diverse and dynamic team aspires to support our patients in a timely, safe and effective way whilst ensuring one another's wellbeing. Service quality improvement, personal development and growth are our key priorities.
We aim to provide seamless patient pathway care which is joined up and meets individual patient needs, with clear communication and duplication prevention. This way of working gives rise to a fantastic and rare opportunity for an AHP Associate to experience a variety of settings and expose oneself to a wealth of learning and future career opportunities.
Within the Podiatry setting, the successful candidate could look to providing foot health education and individualised care programmes as directed by the Podiatrist. Most commonly, care will be directed towards patients who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders that place the lower limbs in a compromised situation. Other aspects of the role will include supporting clinic redresses, screening checks and nail surgery. Skills will be enhanced through a structured training and development plan.
Within the musculoskeletal pathway you will have the opportunity to support with exercise provision, adherence to programmes, working within and leading classes, in the provision of orthotic devices and monitoring patient journeys. The post holder will be enabled to work independently through a clear competency training programme such that they can safely and confidently work with the guidance of senior clinicians escalating care needs as indicated.
Specialist Pelvic and Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapists (POGP) work within this Cluster supporting pelvic health with opportunity for the AHP Associate to aid class delivery, belt provision, patient and public education and advice. There will be opportunity to develop skills in areas such as Pilates and Hypopressives and how best to support pregnancy and menopause related care.
The AHP Associate may support across Orthotics through the MSK and POGP pathways developing an understanding of how medical devices may facilitate mobility and quality of life. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work within the Amputee Rehabilitation Multi-disciplinary team supporting patients to regain their mobility, independence and quality of life. The Manufacture of medical devices is a large component of the orthotics and Prosthetics team with lots of exciting assessment and workshop equipment and opportunity to understand and support these processes with time. Here and across the cluster the use of technology grows including tech such as foot pressure in shoe devices.
You will be an effective part of the Outpatient Cluster, adhering to Service, Division and Trust procedures, policies, strategies, and objectives. Liaising with the wider system colleagues to ensure a positive and safe patient journey is imperative. We hope that new members to our team will help to shape and uphold our visions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working as a member of the Community Outpatient Cluster an AHP Associate could look forwards to collaborating and developing skills alongside Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Orthotists, Prosthetists, Technicians, an Occupational Therapist, a Nurse specialist and other non-registered professionals with a variety of clinical specialisms.
Our diverse and dynamic team aspires to support our patients in a timely, safe and effective way whilst ensuring one another's wellbeing. Service quality improvement, personal development and growth are our key priorities.
We aim to provide seamless patient pathway care which is joined up and meets individual patient needs, with clear communication and duplication prevention. This way of working gives rise to a fantastic and rare opportunity for an AHP Associate to experience a variety of settings and expose oneself to a wealth of learning and future career opportunities.
Within the Podiatry setting, the successful candidate could look to providing foot health education and individualised care programmes as directed by the Podiatrist. Most commonly, care will be directed towards patients who suffer from metabolic, vascular or neurological disorders that place the lower limbs in a compromised situation. Other aspects of the role will include supporting clinic redresses, screening checks and nail surgery. Skills will be enhanced through a structured training and development plan.
Within the musculoskeletal pathway you will have the opportunity to support with exercise provision, adherence to programmes, working within and leading classes, in the provision of orthotic devices and monitoring patient journeys. The post holder will be enabled to work independently through a clear competency training programme such that they can safely and confidently work with the guidance of senior clinicians escalating care needs as indicated.
Specialist Pelvic and Obstetric Gynaecological Physiotherapists (POGP) work within this Cluster supporting pelvic health with opportunity for the AHP Associate to aid class delivery, belt provision, patient and public education and advice. There will be opportunity to develop skills in areas such as Pilates and Hypopressives and how best to support pregnancy and menopause related care.
The AHP Associate may support across Orthotics through the MSK and POGP pathways developing an understanding of how medical devices may facilitate mobility and quality of life. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work within the Amputee Rehabilitation Multi-disciplinary team supporting patients to regain their mobility, independence and quality of life. The Manufacture of medical devices is a large component of the orthotics and Prosthetics team with lots of exciting assessment and workshop equipment and opportunity to understand and support these processes with time. Here and across the cluster the use of technology grows including tech such as foot pressure in shoe devices.
You will be an effective part of the Outpatient Cluster, adhering to Service, Division and Trust procedures, policies, strategies, and objectives. Liaising with the wider system colleagues to ensure a positive and safe patient journey is imperative. We hope that new members to our team will help to shape and uphold our visions.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCE/GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy
- GCE AS/A level, NVQ level 3, Vocational Qualifications level 3, Baccalaureate Qualification Advanced or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- A-Level qualifications or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 3); Health & Social Care NVQ level III or above or equivalent experience
- OTAGO / PSI qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with demonstrated ability to autonomously, effectively and efficiently use Microsoft office suite and intranet/internet
- Demonstrated ability to utilise specific data bases autonomously
- Evidence of working with the public, especially within the healthcare field.
- An understanding of rehabilitation and human anatomy and physiology.
- Evidence of experience of working with Allied health Professionals within the NHS (such as work experience/observation sessions) or working within related NHS settings
- An understanding of safeguarding and data protection policies.
Desirable
- CPD relevant to the profession
- Completion or commencement of The Care Certificate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCE/GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy
- GCE AS/A level, NVQ level 3, Vocational Qualifications level 3, Baccalaureate Qualification Advanced or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
- A-Level qualifications or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 3); Health & Social Care NVQ level III or above or equivalent experience
- OTAGO / PSI qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Computer literate with demonstrated ability to autonomously, effectively and efficiently use Microsoft office suite and intranet/internet
- Demonstrated ability to utilise specific data bases autonomously
- Evidence of working with the public, especially within the healthcare field.
- An understanding of rehabilitation and human anatomy and physiology.
- Evidence of experience of working with Allied health Professionals within the NHS (such as work experience/observation sessions) or working within related NHS settings
- An understanding of safeguarding and data protection policies.
Desirable
- CPD relevant to the profession
- Completion or commencement of The Care Certificate.
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).
