Assistant Practitioner

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom NHS Full time
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to work as an Assistant Practitioner AHP Band 4 alongside the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy with the Community Multiple Sclerosis Team (CMST) and Regional Disability Team (RDT). CMST and RDT provide community based neuro rehabilitation for people 16 years and over who have a neurological condition (including Multiple sclerosis ( Services are delivered throughout the region both within Walkergate Park in a gym setting and in the community).

CMST and RDT are well-established teams and are passionate about delivering neurological rehabilitation and achieving best outcomes. This exciting opportunity will offer the successful candidate to be part of these services, as well as opportunities to develop themselves within the area of neurological rehabilitation in the community setting.

Main duties of the job

This is a full time post working under the direction of the qualified Therapists. You will assist the Therapists to assess and deliver therapy and activity within the objectives of the treatment plan. In addition there will be opportunities to develop skills through the provision of group therapy sessions as well as individually-tailored therapy sessions to service users.

You will require excellent communication, time management and organisational skills and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

You will be supported by experienced Therapists receiving supervision and CPD opportunities.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

CMST and RDT are multidisciplinary teams working in partnership with numerous agencies, including secondary care and third sector organisations. In order to succeed in this role you will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to demonstrate a calm and professional approach in challenging situations.

Job responsibilities

Assist the therapist to plan, design and develop therapy and intervention activities within the objectives of the treatment plan.

Use specialist technical and creative skills to facilitate the preparation andimplementation of AHP occupation/communication focused tools and approaches as a member of the MDT in order to promote recovery, wellbeing and maximise independence.Deliver 1:1 and group treatment to patients monitoring their progress and making minor adaptations as required within sessions.

Contribute their observations of the communication and occupational barriers and strengths of the individuals based on a foundation theoretical knowledge of communication, language and occupation.

Please find attached job description for full details.

We welcome your application.

Person Specification Education & Qualification
  • Foundation degree in applied social studies or alternative (NVQ/BTEC/QCF) with additional training to diploma level equivalent in the speciality field.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills applicable to the post
Knowledge & Experience
  • Experience of working with individuals with neurological conditions
  • Experience of working in a collaborative & MDT environment
  • Experience of working with people with complex health needs
  • Previous experience of working within Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy teams
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
  • Experience of complex moving and handling
  • Ability to establish a rapport with service users
  • Some anatomical knowledge
  • Advanced IT skills
Personal characteristics
  • Commitment to client centred non-discriminatory practice
  • Ability to work flexibly
  • Good time management and organisational skills
  • Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

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