Community Assistant Practitioner - Therapy
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Job summary
The Kings Lynn and Coastal Therapy Team has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Community Assistant Practitioner. The role as an autonomous practitioner involves patient assessment, goal setting, implementation of treatment plans and primary prevention strategies. The team cover a wide variety of conditions within a community setting, a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle will be essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, problem solving skills and be resilient and able to cope in changing and challenging situations. You will work under the direction of our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, but will also be required to work autonomously. Previous experience of working within a community setting or within a therapy based team would be desirable. Patient visits in the in the community may be planned or unplanned depending on the need of the patient.
About us
Supervision will be provided by Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Band 6 Physiotherapist. We offer the opportunity to work in an experienced and supportive team with opportunities for on-going professional development.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Details
Date posted
13 July 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£22,549 to £24,882 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
839-4381685-MP
Job locations
St James Clinic
Extons Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5NU
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
St James Clinic
Extons Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5NU
Employer's website
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