Assistant Practitioner

NHS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Grimsby is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to support patient recovery in their multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate has a Foundation Degree or Level 3 in health and social care with at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role involves coordinating shifts and assisting patients with their care needs. A fixed salary of £26,416 to £28,182 per annum is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Access to NHS pension scheme

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in health or social care.
• Maths and English Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Certificate in administration of medication or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support co-ordination of shifts over a 24-hour period.
• Work with the MDT to implement patient support plans.
• Assist patients with personal and physical care needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Customer care skills

Education

Foundation Degree or Level 4 in Integrated Care

Level 3 in health or social care

Tools

Microsoft Office

SystmOne

Job description

CPG's Community Inpatient Unit (CIU) Rehab,Re-enablement and Recovery unit is a bed-based facility supporting people torecover and regain their independence following a period of illness, trauma,surgery, or significant event. It supports hospital discharges, preventsadmission to hospital or long-term care and promotes independent living. Its amulti-disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, OccupationalTherapist, Social Workers, and care staff.

Weprovide a range of therapies and support to assist people in their recovery andregain their independence, enabling them to return to their own homes safelyand with any additional support in place.

If you work wellas part of a team and are motivated, we would welcome your application.

Please note that Care Plus Group are not currentlyregistered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.

Main duties of the job

Job Title: Assistant Practitioner

Base: Community Inpatient Unit, Grimsby

Hours: 37.5 hours, permanent.

Salary Range 4: £26,416 - £28,182 per annum, fixed point.

Weare seeking a highly motivated and passionate Assistant Practitioner tojoin the MDT team at Community inpatient unit.

You willsupport the co-ordination of shifts over a 24hr period ensuring that patients are supported throughout their journey with theirphysical, social and wellbeing needs. You will work in liaison with a widerunit based MDT and a range of other health care professionals, includingcommunity nurses, GPs, and case managers to implement bespoke plans ofsupport andreach their rehabpotential and move forward in their health journey.

The postholder will work under direction of the Nursing team and willcarry out assigned tasks involving clinical, personal and nutritional careneeds to patients. The post holder willfollow protocols, guidance, and procedures under the direction of senior staff.

It is essential that you hold aFoundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Careor other appropriate topic OR a Level 3 in health or social care withwillingness to work towards level 4 on appointment. You will have experienceand competence in Microsoft Office applications as well as a minimum of 2years proven experience of working in a health and/or social care environment.

You must be able to work arota pattern including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

About us

Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, establishedin 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employover 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture wehave developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvementof our staff.

We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NELincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awardsincluding winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold thehighest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducingour carbon footprint.

We offer excellent terms and conditions includingoptional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Providerclosed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programmeand an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognisecontinuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposesof annual leave entitlement.

We are a supportive employer and operate in a waywhich supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the samecommitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

Job responsibilities

The job descriptionis attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more informationbefore completing your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic
• OR
• Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment
• Maths and English Level 2 qualification or equivalent level of competence
• Certificate in administration of medication or equivalent

Other

• Duties to be undertaken throughout the 24 hour day
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values

Knowledge & Skills

• Ability to maintain accurate and legible records.
• Ability to work in a health and social care environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations.
• Knowledge and experience of Mental Capacity Act.
• Team worker but also able to use own initiative.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
• Appreciation of the needs of patients.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations.
• Ability to assist patients with social, personal and physical care needs
• Customer care skills.
• Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome-based support planning.
• Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult.
• Supervisory and appraisal skills.
• Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos.
• Knowledge of the Care Act (2014).

Experience

• Experience of undertaking clinical duties, i.e. venepuncture catheter care, wound management, administration of medicines.
• Minimum 2 years proven experience of working in a health and/or social care environment working effectively as part of a team in a health or social work environment.
• Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Experience of working with adults over the age of 18.
• Experience of working with SystmOne.

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.

£26,416 to £28,182 a yearYou will be appointed at a fixed point within the range