Associate Practitioner - Therapy

Farleigh Hospice; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chelmsford seeks an Associate Practitioner to join its Therapy team. The role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality palliative and end-of-life care, assisting in assessments and care planning. Candidates should have completed the Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree. Benefits include a supportive environment and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Flexible working

Supportive team environment

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care.
• Assist in holistic assessments under supervision.
• Provide emotional and practical support to patients.
• Facilitate group sessions for symptom management.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement.

Skills

Holistic assessment

Emotional support

Practical support

Group facilitation

Problem-solving

Education

Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree

Job description

Overview

Farleigh Hospice is a high performing organisation providing specialist palliative and end of life care for people with life limiting illness in the Mid Essex region. Our team at Farleigh has grown and evolved to meet the changing needs of the community we serve and we are looking for highly motivated Associate Practitioner to join our Therapy team.

As an Associate Practitioner, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to support the delivery of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care. You will assist in holistic assessments, provide emotional and practical support, and contribute to care planning and rehabilitation services under the supervision of registered professionals.

Responsibilities

• Work within an MDT to support the delivery of high-quality palliative and end-of-life care.
• Assist in holistic assessments and contribute to care planning and rehabilitation services under the supervision of registered professionals.
• Provide emotional and practical support and engage in sensitive conversations with patients and families.
• Facilitate group sessions, promote non-pharmacological symptom management, and support patients in accessing appropriate health and social care services.
• Be proactive in problem solving; work independently and with supervision as required.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and maintain strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Completed the Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree course with either an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy module.

Contract and terms

• This is a fixed term contract and will be reviewed at the end of the term with regards to the needs of the service.

Benefits and environment

• We offer a great working environment, a competitive pay and benefit package, flexible working and a strong team to support you.

Additional information

If you require further information please view the job description or contact the recruiting manager Nikki Tuff on 07714560701 or email [e-mail] for an informal chat.

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(Please note – If we receive a high number of applications we will close the vacancy before the closing date)

Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Farleigh Hospice operates a six-month probation period. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670

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