Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Associate Practitioner to join well-established multidisciplinary falls service. The service operates on a 7 day working pattern and there would be an expectation to contribute towards a 7 day working pattern including some public holidays. The team visits patients in their own homes in the geographical area of Hull and ER, we provide hollistic assessment and intervention for patients who have fallen. It is essential that you are able to commute effectively across the Hull and ER geographical area.
Throughout your role you will work with well-established supportive multidisciplinary teams and receive regular support and supervision. The therapies and rehabilitation team is proactive in supporting professional development and the successful candidate will have access to a range of learning and training opportunities as well as attending a well-established Professional Development group.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will have should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines, whilst maintaining high professional standards.
For further information please contact Amy Tinley, Advanced Clinical practitioner, on 07816 863682 or amy.tinley2@nhs.net.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsiblities associated to the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for the main responsiblities associated to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or demonstrable working experience in the field of rehabilitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of healthy living practices
- Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Knowledge of preparing rehabilitation programmes for improving independence and fitness.
- Knowledge of risks associated with performing exercise and when to escalate clinical concerns to the most appropriate clinician.
- Clear understanding of the rehabilitative process and role to play within this.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Young People
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical care setting
- Experience of engaging people in healthy living practices.
- Experience of working with groups of people.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation clinical services
- Previous experience working with people with physical needs and adults with complex needs
- Experience of working with people with chronic/progressive disease
- Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or demonstrable working experience in the field of rehabilitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of healthy living practices
- Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Knowledge of preparing rehabilitation programmes for improving independence and fitness.
- Knowledge of risks associated with performing exercise and when to escalate clinical concerns to the most appropriate clinician.
- Clear understanding of the rehabilitative process and role to play within this.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Young People
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical care setting
- Experience of engaging people in healthy living practices.
- Experience of working with groups of people.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation clinical services
- Previous experience working with people with physical needs and adults with complex needs
- Experience of working with people with chronic/progressive disease
- Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care teams
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).