Community Therapy Assistant Practitioner
3 months ago
Do you love working in the community? Do you have a passion for rehabilitation and enabling others to regain their independence and function in their own home?
We are looking for an Assistant Practitioner to work within our friendly therapy team alongside registered colleagues delivering high quality rehabilitation to people in their own homes.
You will be supported by a team of therapists and be given appropriate training and regular supervision.
The therapy team in Barrow consists of Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners and admin support.
You will carry a caseload delegated by the nominated clinician, and be responsible for interventions with patients. You will carry out the assessment of an individual’s level of function and consider the persons activities of daily living.
Your intervention may include the provision of equipment. You will plan and modify treatment programmes and will work closely with staff from other teams to ensure high quality therapy outcomes for your patients.
Previous, significant working knowledge of therapy is essential. You must work well as a team member, and be confident in sharing information (written and verbal) with colleagues, as well as demonstrating the ability to work independently.
Applicants without the Assistant Practitioner Foundation degree or equivalent will be employed as a band 3 until qualified.
The post holder will work as a member of the Community Therapy Team to provide assessment and rehabilitation as a part of the wider multi-disciplinary service.
The post holder will provide assessment and treatment to patients with diverse health needs, mainly within their own homes but also in a variety of community settings.
You will assist qualified Physiotherapy staff in the education and training of staff from own and other disciplines within the multi-disciplinary service.
To provide feedback to the qualified Physiotherapist and recognise limitations
The post holder will engage in regular informal and formal supervision.
To assess, provide and check the provision of aids, equipment and exercises to patients within the community.
Be responsible for managing a delegated caseload on a day to day basis including prioritisation of tasks.
Work in the community as a lone worker in line with Trust and departmental Lone Working Policy.
Adhere to the code of ethics and conduct for Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Professional standards of practice, as required by the team.
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
The Community Therapy team covers South Cumbria with bases in Kendal and Barrow. The post holder will be based at Barrow and provide community rehab to those living in the Furness area.
The post holder would need their own transport to enable them to visit people in their own homes.
-
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
3 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Full timeDo you have a passion for rehabilitation and enabling others to regain their independence and function in their own home? We are looking for Assistant Practitioners to work within our friendly therapy team alongside registered therapy colleagues delivering high quality rehabilitation to people in our new intermediate care unit and peoples own homes. The...
-
Healthcare Scientist Assistant Practitioner
4 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Full timeClinical Investigation Unit (Trainee Assistant Practitioner) An opportunity has arisen within Clinical Investigation Unit (CIU) for Band 4 Assistant Practitioner working within Cardio/Respiratory services. The CIU works across 3 UHMBT sites -Furness General Hospital (FGH) Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) and Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI). The...
-
Advanced Clinical Practitioner Community Heart
3 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Full timeWant to join a multi award winning Heart Failure and Cardiology Team? We have an exciting opportunity to join the Community Heart Failure Team as Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP). This post will be based in the community, supporting patients across Morecambe Bay to have timely access to Heart Failure and Cardiology. The post holder will hold a clinical...
-
Trainee Advanced Care Practitioner
4 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Full timeTo act as an Trainee advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice and knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care. He/she will be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support in the care of patients. To undertake health assessments; diagnosing, treating and discharging...
-
Trainee Advanced Care Practitioner
3 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Advanced Care Practitioner in Trauma and Orthopaedics to join our team of Advanced Practitioners within the Surgery and Critical Care Group. You will work in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Team. We currently have a position available for a Trainee Advanced Practitioner who enjoys working within a fast paced,...
-
Trainee Assistant Practitioner
4 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (NCIC) Full time**Trainee Assistant Practitioner** Undertake duties, roles and responsibilities to support the Cumbria Integrated Sexual Health Service. The post holder will support other members of the sexual health team by carrying out appropriately supervised, delegated duties, will act as a chaperone during intimate examinations and assist clinicians during clinic...
-
Export Control Assistant Practitioner
1 week ago
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom Morson Talent Remote Work Freelance Full timeJob Title: Export Control Assistant Practitioner Location: Barrow-in-Furness Contract: 16 Months / options to be taken perm Salary: £20.00ph PAYE Role Summary: We are looking for an Export Control Assistant Practitioner to join the Export Control team within the Submarines division. Based in Barrow-in-Furness, this role involves ensuring compliance with...
-
Assistant Practitioner
5 months ago
Sutton-In-Ashfield, United Kingdom Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full timeDue to career progression of the current post-holder, we have an opportunity for you to join our friendly Inpatient Therapy Team which provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetic, and Speech & Language Therapy input to the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) wards across Nottinghamshire. This post is based at Millbrook Mental Health...
-
Assistant Practitioner
4 months ago
Sutton-In-Ashfield, United Kingdom Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full timeDue to career progression of the current post-holder, we have an opportunity for you to join our friendly Inpatient Therapy Team which provides Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetic, and Speech & Language Therapy input to the Mental Health Services for Older People (MHSOP) wards across Nottinghamshire. This post is based at Millbrook Mental Health...
-
Community Midwife
4 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Full timePlease note UK NMC Pin is required for this post. We have some exciting news at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. The Community Midwifery team based at South Lakes Birth Centre are looking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic band 6 midwives. You will be a passionate, professional and kind midwife embedded in woman centeredness'....
-
Trainee Assistant Practitioner
4 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust Full timeUndertake duties, roles and responsibilities to support the Cumbria Integrated Sexual Health Service. The post holder will support other members of the sexual health team by carrying out appropriately supervised, delegated duties, will act as a chaperone during intimate examinations and assist clinicians during clinic sessions in all areas of sexual...
-
CYMPH Triage and Assessment Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Full timeJob summary Join our CYPMH (CAMHS) team as a Triage and Assessment Practitioner in South Cumbria, transforming children and young people's mental health. We're seeking a Triage and Assessment Practitioner to pioneer a role in our new CYPMH access hub. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality assessments, clinical interventions, and leading...
-
Band 6 - Mental Health Practitioner - Camhs
4 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom Pulse Healthcare Full timeAre you an empathetic CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner looking for an exciting new role? We are now recruiting for a Band 6 CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner to join a well-established Private trust based in Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, on a locum contract. The successful Practitioner will be part of a multidisciplinary team, management of a defined...
-
Community Respiratory Patient Navigator
4 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, organised and motivated person to join the Community Respiratory team. The role of the Patient Navigator is a fairly new and evolving post, aimed at improving patient experience, timely flow through services and improved access to our Pulmonary Rehabilitation service and our other Community Respiratory...
-
Specialist Occupational Therapist
2 months ago
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Full timeJob summary We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team within the Integrated Community Stroke Team, covering the Furness and South Lakes area. The successful candidate will be able to provide outstanding, personalised and compassionate care to stroke survivors. You will provide...
-
Adhd Senior Practitioner Band 6
3 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom Axis Full timeThe post holder will be a member of the ADHD/ASD service. - The post holder is responsible for providing assessment and formulation for adults presenting with ADHD/ASD and provide evidence-based interventions. - In addition, the post holder will be encouraged to develop a specific therapeutic modality as a specialty for the service. - Main Duties and...
-
Senior Procurement Practitioner
3 weeks ago
Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full timeJob title: Senior Procurement Practitioner Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: From £34,032 What you'll be doing: Contract management - major subcontract & transactional Undertaking all aspects of...
-
Clinical Support Worker
4 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust Full timeA unique opportunity has arisen, due to service expansion and development in the Furness General (Barrow) Operating Department, to join the existing theatre team. Work in support of and under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) providing perioperative care and assistance to patients within defined parameters...
-
Virtual Ward Assistant Practitioner
3 months ago
Sutton-In-Ashfield, United Kingdom Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for Assistant Practitioners to join a new service in the Virtual Ward team with multiple opportunities in Mid Notts and North Nottinghamshire. Mansfield, Newark/Sherwood, Bassetlaw and occasional requirement for cover the South of the county. Virtual wards are a national initiative and defined as “a safe and efficient...
-
Mental Health Practitioner Band 6
5 months ago
Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom Axis Full time** Assessing and diagnosing** patients with mental health problems. - ** Developing and implementing** care plans for patients. - ** Providing therapy and counseling** to patients with mental health problems. - ** Working with other healthcare professionals** to ensure that patients receive the best possible care. - ** Maintaining accurate records** of...