Band 3 Therapy Support Worker/Assistant Practitioner - Lincolnshire

NHS; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering online treatment programme for anorexia nervosa patients in Lincolnshire. Work within a dynamic team to provide patient-centered interventions, facilitating online groups and supporting community-based activities. The role offers autonomy, regular supervision, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Autonomy in delivering patient-centered interventions

Regular supervision and in-house training

Opportunities for ongoing CPD

Free car parking

Opportunities to contribute to service development

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive and travel within Lincolnshire.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate online groups and support all patients enrolled in the programme.
• Provide meal supervision both online and in community settings.
• Support patients in their community to achieve recovery goals.

Skills

Collaboration

Patient Support

Community Engagement

Job description

Job summary

Who are we? The Waterlily Inpatient Prevention Programme is a pioneering and relatively new, intensive online treatment programme for patients with anorexia nervosa, living in the East Midlands region.

The region covers Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire, working as a provider collaborative to meet the needs of this vulnerable patient group. The post holder will work within the Lincolnshire area.

What do we do? We deliver an online group programme, Monday to Friday, 8.30am till 4.30pm. Our activities include educational and therapeutic groups, meal supervisions, and community support for activities such as home cooking, visits to cafes, or shopping. We aim to increase the frequency of evening meal sessions as staffing allows.

Although most treatment is online, there is also face-to-face work on an individual basis and community-based activities to support recovery and engagement.

Who's who? Our team comprises enthusiastic and skilled clinicians including OTs, RMNs, Assistant Psychologists, and Therapy Support Workers. We are passionate about providing alternative treatment options to inpatient admission or long-term outpatient therapy for our patients.

Based where? You will be based in Lincolnshire, employed by Leicestershire Partnership Trust, working from the Lincolnshire base, in the community, or remotely. You must be able to drive and travel within Lincolnshire to support community-based patients.

Main duties of the job

• Facilitate online groups and support all patients enrolled in the programme.
• Provide meal supervision both online and in community settings.
• Support patients in their community to achieve recovery goals through activities like cooking and outings.
• Collaborate with carers and family members involved in the patient's care.
• Contribute to a dynamic, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and high-quality treatment.

The benefits of the role include:

• A rewarding and enjoyable work environment, as described by current staff.
• Autonomy in delivering patient-centered interventions.
• Regular supervision and in-house training.
• Opportunities for ongoing CPD.
• Free car parking.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and improvements.
• Working alongside a skilled and creative team.
• And many more benefits!