Assistant Practitioner

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Derbyshire is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to support adults with Autism in crisis or placement breakdown. The role involves completing individual assessments and providing patient-centered care in the community. The ideal candidate should have experience working with autistic individuals, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers flexible working, generous leave, and a supportive environment committed to making a positive difference.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts

Ongoing training and appraisal

Access to employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with Autism.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults.
• Ability to deliver patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Complete individual assessments for patients.
• Provide support in the community at patient residences.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent communication

Crisis management

Understanding safeguarding adults

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Job description

We are a diverse multi-disciplinary team, working across the breath of both North and South Derbyshire, supporting adults with Autism who are at risk of placement breakdown or hospital admission. Our aim is to provide the right support and care to autistic people in the community to prevent hospital admission. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting adults with Autism who are currently experiencing crisis or placement breakdown. You will complete assessments individually, and support assessments completed by a clinician within the Specialist Autism Team and be actively involved in the delivery of direct patient care. Your care will be individual, patient‑centred and holistic. You will support the patient's physical, psychological, emotional and autistic needs. You will have knowledge of safeguarding adults and have worked delivering care that promotes independence and well‑being. The post holder will be an excellent communicator with adults with Autism who may be experiencing a crisis. You will be calm under pressure, work effectively alongside colleagues performing delegated responsibilities. The post holder will be expected to travel to both North and South Derbyshire, sometimes at short notice, so a car is essential. You will provide support to people with Autism in the community at their place of residence, which could include residential placements & temporary accommodation. You will work alongside the Hospital InReach team, Crisis Team, CMHT, Social Care colleagues and with our short term intervention team. The assistant practitioner role is an essential and very valued position.

Join ‘Team Derbyshire Healthcare’ and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people’s lives’. CQC rated us as ‘GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust".

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities