Allied Health Professional Assistant Practitioner

3 days ago


Dorchester, United Kingdom Weldmar Hospicecare Full time

Job Summary

There's an exciting new vacancy within Weldmar Hospicecare's Allied Health Professional team, perfect for an experienced Health Care Assistant or Therapy Assistant.

Our AHP team, which includes physiotherapists and occupational therapists, play a vital part in supporting the people in Weldmar's care, enabling them to maintain their independence and quality of life for as long as possible.

The brand new position of Allied Health Professional Assistant will see you playing a key role, working closely with your colleagues and the wider multi-disciplinary team to deliver specialist therapeutic intervention to individuals at the IPU, in the community, at Weldmar's Wellbeing Sessions, and outpatient appointments. Part of the duties in assisting with the AHP caseload will be co-ordinating and facilitating the discharge of patients from the IPU.

You'll need a knowledge of a range of patient care requirements, while having the understanding of the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide specialist therapy support under mínimal supervision across different care settings.
- Actively participate in the planning and coordination of patient discharges and complex care transfers.
- Engage in multidisciplinary team meetings to facilitate comprehensive care planning.
- Lead or be willing to lead group therapy sessions.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and provide timely feedback on assessments and treatments.
- Work flexibly and adapt to various care settings based on patient and family needs.

**Requirements**:

- Experience in palliative care or a similar specialist area preferred.
- Foundation degree in health and social care or equivalent qualification/experience.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good IT skills and proficiency in managing electronic patient records.
- Valid driving license and ability to travel as needed.

**We Offer**:

- A role that allows for significant impact on patient care and quality of life.
- Opportunities for professional development in palliative and end-of-life care.
- A supportive team environment and a commitment to shared learning.

**About You**:
You're a compassionate, skilled Allied Health Professional Assistant Practitioner with a patient-centric approach. You're adept at working in varied care settings and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Your dedication to professional growth and commitment to the values of Weldmar Hospicecare make you the perfect fit for this role.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: £25,146.00-£27,956.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 24/03/2024



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