Trainee Assistant Practitioner / Band 4 Qualified assistant practitioner

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Manchester is seeking a Trainee Assistant Practitioner to support the Intermediate Care Therapy team. In this role, you will deliver patient-centered rehabilitation interventions in the community following hospital discharge. The ideal candidate will have a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care and preferably prior experience in rehabilitation. A full UK driver's license and access to a vehicle are essential. This position offers ongoing professional development and the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Continuing professional development

Regular supervision and appraisals

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner) completed or in progress.
• Experience in a rehabilitation setting is preferred.
• Valid UK driver's license with access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation and interventions at patients' homes.
• Manage a personal caseload of patients in the community.
• Collaborate closely with student therapists and multidisciplinary team members.

Skills

Rehabilitation skills

Patient-centered approach

IT competency

Team collaboration

Education

Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner)

Job description

Role Overview

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Intermediate Care Therapy team to provide a high quality patient centred approach to adults in the community in North Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Rehabilitate and improve function of patients by providing interventions in their own home following acute hospital discharge or illness/ injury at home.
• Manage own caseload of patients in the community after completing appropriate competencies.
• Deliver team and office based duties to ensure effective service delivery.
• Close working with student therapists and other multidisciplinary team members.

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner) already in receipt or enrolled and working towards this.
• On successful completion of the 2-year course you will move into a band 4 position.
• Previous experience within a rehabilitation setting preferred.
• Competent in IT systems.
• A full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle essential to commute between patient visits.

Benefits & Context

• Band 3 Trainee Assistant Practitioner / Band 4 Qualified Assistant Practitioner in North Manchester Home Pathway Service.
• Supported by B5, B6 and B7 Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Part of Manchester Community Response Service including Crisis Response team, Home Pathway, Crumpsall Vale ICT unit, Reablement, Community IV team, Pharmacy and Social care.
• Continuing professional development with regular supervision and appraisals.