Community Therapy Triage & Home-Visit Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; Presencial; GBP 24 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Regular supervision

Clinical databases training

Opportunities for community visits

Resumo da oferta

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust seeks a Community Assistant Practitioner to triage therapy referrals, organise home-based assessments and coordinate therapy within Norwich and surrounding areas. The role involves telephone assessments, community visits and collaboration with a wide range of health and social care professionals.

The post requires strong communication and organisational skills, driving licence and commitment to safeguarding. Interviews are face to face only.

Qualificações

• NVQ Level 3 or foundation degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through training and experience.
• Good general education.
• Experience in health or social care setting.
• Experience with people at end of life.
• Evidence of ongoing learning.

Responsabilidades

• Triage therapy referrals for Discharge to Assess pathways, assess needs, set priority and allocate referrals.
• Liaise with the multidisciplinary team to respond to referrals promptly based on each person’s needs.
• Carry out telephone assessments and review abilities at home or in care homes after discharge, arranging therapy.
• Carry out community therapy visits for initial assessment and treatment in homes and care homes.
• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care packages in homes, care homes, the travelling community, community hospitals and clinics.
• Apply a reablement approach using strengths-based assessment to promote independence.
• Work in the integrated team to support early discharge from hospital.
• Work in the integrated team to prevent unnecessary hospital admission.
• Communicate with health professionals and agencies to provide a joined-up service.

Conhecimentos

Good communication

Empathy & diplomacy

Written and verbal English

Organisational skills

Initiative and prioritisation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Use of handling aids

Driving licence

Formação académica

NVQ Level 3 or foundation degree

Good general education

Descrição da oferta de emprego

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust seeks a Community Assistant Practitioner to triage therapy referrals, organise home-based assessments and coordinate therapy within Norwich and surrounding areas. The role involves telephone assessments, community visits and collaboration with a wide range of health and social care professionals.

The post requires strong communication and organisational skills, driving licence and commitment to safeguarding. Interviews are face to face only.