Assistant Practitioner

Job responsibilities

To manage their own caseload, waiting list and recording data onto the online system

To plan and prioritise care activities taking into account patient needs and individual circumstances, ensuring all activity is recorded onto the Child or Young Persons (CYP) health record

To complete delegated observations and assessments of the CYP as agreed by the nursing team.

To develop, implement and evaluate appropriate care plans and comprehensive packages of care.

To provide quality care to children in partnership with families and carers as commissioned and described within the service specifications.

To support and educate children / young people and their parents / carers when appropriate in the implementation of a treatment programme within a variety of community settings.

To foster confidence, competence and independence in families / carers caring for children / young people.

To use a broad range of communication skills (e.g. persuasion, motivation) to establish a rapport and engage with children and their families; to develop childs and familys understanding of their needs and encourage effective participation in treatment.

To provide and receive condition related information with parents and relatives seeking and identifying barriers for compliance to treatment programmes and working with the family to overcome these.

To work independently with children / young people, individually and in groups, planning, organising and following specific programmes and guidance; to monitor progress and referring to the clinical nurse specialist where appropriate.

To gather information about the Childs development, communication and annual educational goals by visiting them at School or early years setting and attending annual education reviews.

To work proactively to contribute to the Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) process.

To be responsible for completing own electronic diary (using available resource) and for booking own appointments.

To actively participate in mandatory Trust clinical supervision.

Attend staff meetings, training sessions and courses required.

To follow both departmental and NCH&C policy and guidance contributing to service development where appropriate.

To be aware of Norfolk Safeguarding Childrens Board (NSCB) guidelines and procedures in the identification, assessment and referral of vulnerable children.

Maintain good liaison over all aspects of work communicating fully and appropriately with all relevant persons.

Understand and maintain confidentiality at all times.

To maintain personal and professional competencies using an evidence-based approach to practice.

Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following appropriate training, and that it is maintained appropriately. Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies through Powergate.

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 3, or equivalent knowledge and experience Diploma level, or equivalent knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience

Desirable

• Nursery Nurse Qualification
• Knowledge of practical childcare
• Knowledge of play strategies
• Knowledge of child development Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a variety of children

Desirable

• Experience of working with children with disabilities and/or working in children's own homes

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to work with indirect supervision of coordinator
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
• Basic IT Skills
• Willingness to undertake training and development appropriate to the needs of the post

Desirable

• Experience of working independently

Communication

Essential

• Good communication skills with children, families and professionals
• Use of English language

Desirable

• Experience of using signalong or Makaton
• Knowledge of alternative forms of communication
• Experience of working with people with sensory impairments and/or communication difficulties

Personal and People Development

Essential

• Evidence of learning and development

Personal Attributes/Behaviours (linked to the trust's behaviour framework)

Essential

• Non judgemental
• Professional appearance and behaviour
• Resilient, self-motivated and open to change
• Adaptable and able to prioritise according to changes in situation
• Enthusiastic and conscientious
• Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Other

Essential

• Able to make own travelling arrangements to meet the needs of the service

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).