Associate Practitioner

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to support their multidisciplinary Falls Service. The role involves delivering holistic assessments and rehabilitation interventions to patients who have experienced falls, while also managing a personal caseload. Candidates should have a relevant level 4 qualification or extensive experience in rehabilitation. A valid UK driving license is required due to travel across the area for patient visits. Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Access to learning and training opportunities

Supportive professional environment

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a clinical care setting.
• Experience of engaging people in healthy living practices.
• Evidence of working within rehabilitation clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic assessment and interventions to patients who have experienced a fall.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop individualised care plans.
• Manage own caseload of patients delivering falls prevention interventions.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Patient education

Rehabilitation interventions

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Relevant level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Band 4 Associate Practitioner to join our well-established and supportive multidisciplinary Falls Service.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, and other professionals, ensuring that each patient receives a holistic approach to their care. You will also receive regular supervision and support from senior clinicians, who are committed to helping you develop your skills and expertise within the field.

It is essential that you can commute effectively across the Hull and East Riding geographical area, as the role involves traveling to various patient locations. Therefore, A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required due to the travel involved.

Throughout your time with the team, you will be supported in your professional growth, with access to a range of learning and training opportunities. We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and working as part of a dynamic, supportive team.

Main duties of the job

You will play a key role in providing holistic assessment and interventions to patients who have experienced a fall, with the opportunity to visit patients in their own homes and care homes across the Hull and East Riding area. In this role, you will manage your own caseload of patients, delivering falls prevention and rehabilitation interventions under the supervision of senior clinicians.

You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualised care plans, implementing tailored interventions to reduce the risk of further falls and educating patients and their families about falls prevention strategies.

The service operates on a 7-day working pattern, and as part of the team, there is an expectation to contribute to this, including working on public holidays. If you are a dedicated and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Reanne Jacob-Golby at [e-mail].

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Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Relevant level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or demonstrable working experience in the field of rehabilitation.

Knowledge

• 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.
• Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Young People

Experience

• 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.
• 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.