Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in Bulwell seeks a skilled assistant practitioner to support the multidisciplinary team with assessments and interventions. The ideal candidate has experience in health and social care, demonstrating the ability to work holistically in a fast-paced environment. They will provide direct patient care, enhance community rehabilitation, and play a vital role in preventing hospital admissions. The position includes ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to internal and external training

Regular supervision

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience working in a community setting.
• Ability to follow health care support workers' code of conduct.
• Knowledge of rehabilitation and/or nursing care processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment intervention to people at risk of hospitalization.
• Support clinicians with assessments of needs across professional boundaries.
• Participate actively in training strategies.

Skills

Experience in multi-disciplinary team working

Experience managing own workload

Knowledge of Health and Social Care provision

Effective communication skills

Education

Foundation degree in a health-related discipline

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, enthusiastic, conscientious, experienced and motivated assistant practitioner with a keen interest in the holistic working model, to join the At home clinical team which is part of Urgent Community Response, Pathway 1 and Reablement services.

The service consists of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Registered Mental health nurse, Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Support Workers and administrative support.

The aim of the MDT is to provide assessment and rehabilitation to patients who require urgent intervention to prevent hospital admission, support and assessment to facilitate hospital discharge and further reablement to patient who maybe at risk of deterioration or hospitalisation.

We are a dynamic, developing organisation with well recognised rehabilitation services providing assessment, education, advice, support and rehabilitation for patients within our local community.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will be expected to work holistically alongside the multidisciplinary team which consists of Physiotherapist, occupational therapists, Nurses, Registered mental health nurses and rehabilitation support works. Our team provide comprehensive assessments to patients who are at risk of hospital admission, along with facilitating discharges from the Acute hospitals.

You will need to be able to use your own initiative within your own limitations to support the clinicians to provide gold standard quality care to our patients within the local community.

The ideal candidate would be someone with experience of working within the health and social care sector, who can demonstrate they have the skills and qualities to work holistically in a fast paced environment. You will be expected to complete holistic assessments, order and assess equipment and minor adaptations within your scope of practice, assess, review and set goals for patients.

In return you will be offered a comprehensive induction, access to internal and external training, exposure to a range of clinical expertise within our team, along with regular supervision.

About us

We are aprovider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support thehealth and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health andcare partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with apassion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a differenceeveryday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values ofkindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistentlydeliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to addsocial value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping tomake a difference in peoples lives.

CityCare valuethe benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicationsfrom candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian orMinority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-representedwithin our organisation.

We are proud to be a forces-friendlyorganisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, andmilitary spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions youbring.

CityCare is anequal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people withdisabilities. If you require your application in a different format pleasecontact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to theprotection of vulnerable adults and children.

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose

To work alongside Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Support Workers to provide assessment and treatment intervention to people within the Nottingham City Community, who are at risk of hospital admission or to facilitate discharge from hospital.

To support the work of the clinicians, providing assessments of needs, and working across professional boundaries and within legislation, policies and procedures and core values. You will be working in a variety of settings. You will participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training and multi-agency training.

Dimensions

• Implement and progression physio related care plans
• Assist occupational therapists on initial assessments and discharge planning
• Supporting the nursing team with a variety of nursing task
• Liaise with other professionals when required such as social workers CHC assessors
• Working in partnership with other organisations
• always Maintaining professional standards
• Following and setting goals for patients
• Awareness of treatment and therapy programmes
• Assessment of individual needs
• Understanding of CHC, MCA and Best interest decisions

Key Responsibilities

• To provide support to other Assistant Practitioners as appropriate.

Clinical Skills

• To undertake individual treatment and interventions with clients under the supervision of qualified staff.
• to refer service users to external agencies and specialists when their needs are beyond the assistant practitioner role (See A.P guidelines)
• To accept responsibility for designated caseload, working independently taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of the service user.
• To promote wellbeing, safe mobility, transfers and effective communication. To provide instruction, advice and intervention to service users and carers in line with the multi disciplinary team guidelines, (see A.P guidelines).
• To assess, provide, fit and demonstrate use of a wide range of equipment to promote independence. (See A.P guidelines)
• To assess for and commission a range of adaptations in line with the multi disciplinary team guidelines (see A.P guidelines).
• To attend and contribute to team meetings and case discussions using effective communication.
• To maintain comprehensive and accurate records in line with employers polices
• To promote health and wellbeing with all citizens
• To undertake basic wound care tasks as delegated by the District Nurse.
• To undertake a range of nursing competencies, as per the AP competency framework.

Professional Policy

• To be actively involved in Clinical Governance, implement policies and proposing practice changes.
• To comply with organisations Lone Working Policy and local team guidelines at all times when working alone.

Planning and Organisation

• To be responsible for own time and caseload management.
• To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social Care.
• To use information technology on a daily basis to record information and statistics, to aid communication and produce reports.
• To ensure the Health and Safety of staff and clients at all times in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, Trust policy and procedures.
• To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.

Training

• To comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.
• To attend training events as appropriate to support your continuing professional development.
• To actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of multi-disciplinary team working in a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting.
• Experience managing own workload in a team setting
• Experience of working with individuals and/or groups within a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting.
• Experience of working with individuals who have long-term conditions.
• Experience of record keeping and accurate data recording.
• Experience of working in the community and acute sector
• Experience of the UK Healthcare system
• Experience of working in a community setting.
• Experience of working at Band 3/equivalent level in a health or social care setting
• Experience of providing health or social care to clients
• Experience of using databases

Knowledge and skills

• Knowledge of differing professional area procedures and practices (e.g. nursing, physiotherapy or occupational therapy)
• Knowledge of Health and Social Care provision.
• Knowledge of need and risk in relation to Health Care provision in the community.
• Understanding the concepts of assessment and care planning.
• Knowledge of the roles of the members of the multi professional team.
• Awareness of Rehabilitation and/or Nursing Care process.
• Awareness of promoting/enabling independence and self-care.
• Awareness of a range of activity of daily living equipment and adaptations.
• Effective communication skills (Verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills and IT skills
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
• Ability to follow the Health Care Support Workers code of conduct policy and maintain professional boundaries.
• Ability to recognise the need for help and support from other professionals.
• Ability to contribute to the effective working of a team.
• Ability to complete a standard assessment of need and take appropriate action.
• Ability to involve individuals in a person-centered approach to care.
• Ability to access support from team when required.
• Ability to work autonomously
• Knowledge of specific nursing and rehabilitation interventions
• Awareness of Mental Health issues
• Knowledge of how to access equipment and adaptations.
• Ability to lead group activity sessions.
• Ability to take on administration and organisational tasks within a team.
• Ability to support the teams referral process
• Experience of completing referrals to other agencies within Nottinghamshire health and social care setting e.g. Transfer of Care, Social services assessment beds

Qualifications

• Educated to Foundation degree in a health related discipline
• NVQ/QCF 3 in health and social care

Special Requirements

• All appointments are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance.
• Ability to be flexible over hours worked within contracted hours to meet the needs of the service.
• Ability to travel between locations across the city including out of hours.

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.