Autonomous Community Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to work in a multidisciplinary team across primary care settings, including clients’ homes, residential homes and clinics, delivering a range of therapeutic and clinical interventions based on the team’s skill mix.

You will participate in assessment, planning and implementation with guidance, identify suitable assistive equipment, work autonomously in the community, travel as needed, and maintain clear records while promoting

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary primary care team including homes and clinics, supporting diverse therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in assessment, planning, implementation and individualized therapeutic interventions under guidance.
• Identify and provide appropriate assistive equipment to improve client safety at home.
• Work autonomously in the community; cover shifts including weekends and bank holidays.
• Travel across the county as service demands require.
• Form professional relationships with clients, families and carers, communicating respectfully and supporting autonomy.
• Involve clients and carers in planning of care and rehabilitation and promote self-management.
• Develop enhanced knowledge of community support services.
• Communicate effectively with the Integrated Community Services team.
• Provide written reports and verbal feedback on clients’ progress in self-maintenance and leisure.
• Act as named contact for the client within the department and feedback issues to senior staff.
• Maintain professional relationships with managers, colleagues, clients and families.
• Support other Therapy Services departments as needed.
• Provide advice and teaching to relatives and carers to promote understanding of therapy aims.
• Undertake holistic therapeutic assessments with diverse conditions increasing fall risk.
• Hold own caseload and discharge patients; undertake clinical duties as autonomous practitioner.
• Ensure client records on Systm1 are complete and up to date.

Job description

East London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner to work in a multidisciplinary team across primary care settings, including clients’ homes, residential homes and clinics, delivering a range of therapeutic and clinical interventions based on the team’s skill mix.

You will participate in assessment, planning and implementation with guidance, identify suitable assistive equipment, work autonomously in the community, travel as needed, and maintain clear records while promoting