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Assistant Practitioner Intermediate Care
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Band 4
Contract
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Rhan-amser - 30 awr yr wythnos (Monday to Friday)
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839-6452809-SR
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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
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NHS
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St James Clinic
Tref
Kings Lynn
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£25,147 - £27,596 per annum
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31/07/2024 23:59

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Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust logo

Community Assistant Practitioner - Therapy

Band 4

NCH&C is proud to be the first standalone NHS community trust in the UK to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our focus is on continually improving the quality of care we offer to local people and on improving access to that care, helping people to move seamlessly from one service to another. Praising NCH&C’s “compassionate, inclusive and effective leadership at all levels”, the CQC observed that our staff are well supported to make positive changes and innovations.

Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust is committed to continuing to create a modern and inclusive work environment. As part of this commitment we actively promote flexible working opportunities where possible, to meet the needs and wishes of our workforce to maintain and improve their wellbeing. The trust offers a range of flexibility, including flexible working patterns, and we would encourage you to discuss this with the recruiting manager before or during the application process if this would interest you.

We welcome applications from people who share our values and can help us deliver outstanding care in our local community.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

The Intermediate Care therapy  Team has an exciting opportunity to recruit a Community Assistant Practitioner, working out of St James Clinic serving the Intermediate Care beds at Goodwin's Hall Kings Lynn and Nordelph unit Downham Market.  The role as an autonomous practitioner involves patient assessment, goal setting, implementation of therapy treatment plans with guidance from qualified OT and Physiotherapist. The team cover a wide variety of conditions within a intermediate care setting, a current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle will be essential for this role. Opportunities to be involved in Home visits and contribute to discharge planning is a key aspect of this role along with delivering rehabilitation programs. 

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Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

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. Their may be a requirement on occasions to support the Urgent community response therapy team with delivering therapy at home and facilitating admission avoidance and early supported discharge strategies. 

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

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.

Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

·         Assess and treat patients with multiple conditions, sometimes complex in nature. 

·         Prepare for, carry out and monitor assessments and treatments in specified clinical areas, and discharge in line with predetermined department protocols. 

·         Modify and progress intervention / treatment using own clinical reasoning, notifying a qualified practitioner accordingly. 

·         Monitor patients and promptly alert a qualified practitioner when there are unexpected changes. 

·         Demonstrate problem solving, and contribute to the solution, working with colleagues. 

·         Make clinical judgements on patients’ response to prescribed treatment, making adjustments as required, and report findings to a qualified practitioner. 

·         Plan and prioritise own visits to patients along with the ICB Team daily handover and planning. Document visits on System One ledger. 

·         Ensuring the outcome of patient visits are documented in SystmOne record within 24 hours of visit. 

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • NVQ 3, or equivalent knowledge and experience
  • Foundation degree programme, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience
  • Good general education
  • Experience of working in a health or social care setting

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of working with people, in the statutory/voluntary/private sector
  • Experience of working with people at the End of life
  • Literacy skills
  • Evidence of ongoing learning
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Experience of working in people’s homes

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
  • Good communication skills
  • Highly motivated
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Knowledge of multi-disciplinary team roles.
  • Experience of working in a community setting.

Communication

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Tact & diplomacy
  • Empathy & Sensitivity
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms

Personal and People Development

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Ability to manage stressful situations
  • A team player
  • Awareness of own limitations
  • Good organisational skills
  • Open to change and development

Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust’s Behaviour Framework)

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
  • Able to work alone
  • Able to show initiative
  • Assertive
  • Good listening skills.

Other

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Professional appearance
  • Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments.
  • Be able to manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6kg
  • Be able to manoeuvre patients using handling aids
  • Be reliable
  • Must have a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle
  • Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

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Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol

Enw
Philip Ward
Teitl y swydd
Clinical Lead Physiotherapist
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
07710393647
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

All enquiries, and potential applicants are encouraged to make contact to discuss the role.

 

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Cyfeiriad
Room 218, Norwich Community Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR2 3TU
Rhif ffôn
01603697444
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