Assistant Practitioner
2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our Community Respiratory Service at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients with chronic respiratory diseases.
Key Responsibilities- Support registered clinicians with holistic patient assessments, including exercise testing, functional assessment, clinical observations, and symptom questionnaires.
- Visit patients in their own homes to carry out patient education, treatment, and deliver programs of therapy/rehab or exercise under the remote supervision of Physiotherapy/OT or Nurse colleagues.
- Measure for/install small items of OT equipment.
- Provide brief intervention smoking cessation and motivational interviewing support.
- Assess and correct inhaler and exercise technique.
- Record clinical consultations to EMIS web electronic records.
- Record PR clinical audit data on excel.
- Travel independently across Morecambe Bay to visit people in their homes, deliver equipment, and attend service meetings/training.
- Work autonomously within your own scope of practice.
- Actively participate in CPD, reflecting on your own performance and seeking feedback.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust provides care outside of the hospital setting, including community locations and people's own homes. Our Community Therapy team covers South Cumbria with bases in Kendal and Barrow. The post holder will be based at Kendal and provide community rehab to those living in the South Lakes area.
Requirements- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/Assistant Practitioner Qualification or equivalent or a willingness to work towards this qualification within 12 months of starting in post.
- Full UK driving license/Ability to travel independently to areas not served by public transport.
- Computer skills relevant to the role (Electronic patient records, EMIS, STRATA).
- Literacy skills at level 2 or above (GCSE, Functional Skills or equivalent).
- Training relevant to Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Core Skills, for example, OTAGO, Trusted Assessor, Therapeutic Moving and Handling.
- Experience working in a Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or other related Allied Health Professional service.
- Experience making independent clinical and professional decisions at AP level, taking into consideration Trust/Departmental Policies/Procedures.
- Experience of managing your own case load, seeking support when required.
- Experience of manual handling, including legislation and techniques.
- Knowledge and ability to follow trust policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to effectively communicate with people.
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