Assistant Practitioner

Job summary An opportunity has arisen in the North Somerset Community Beds Therapy team for a motivated and compassionate Assistant Practitioner who has a genuine interest in working in rehabilitation.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently in a care setting as well as working as part of a team; have excellent communication skills and be able to take the initiative to ensure that service users and their families have the best experience being supported by us.
You will support the therapy team in the management of service users who have been recently discharged from an acute hospital setting and are undertaking a period of assessment and rehabilitation.
The role will provide support to the out of hospital assessment beds located in local care homes and requires the flexibility to work across the bed bases in the North Somerset area.
Main duties of the job Work as part of the Community Beds team delivering clinical and therapeutic care, within set protocols and within scope of Assistant Practitioner remit.
Undertake and complete appropriate training and competencies in order to carry out the role of Assistant Practitioner.
Monitor long term conditions, care and treatment plans as per policy, protocol or guidelines, escalating to registered staff for support and guidance when required.
Manage and prioritise own workload.
Demonstrate procedures to and supervise non-registered staff and contribute to the learning environment.
Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidenced based care.
Maintain accurate, timely written and computerised documentation in line with professional guidelines and legal requirements.
Evaluate and risk assess all aspects of community work and to minimise the risk to self, patients, and carers whilst deliveringcare.
About us Looking for a job to fit around you and your lifestyle?
Perhaps you're ready to take your next step, considering a career change, or seeking a rewarding new role where you can make a real difference.At Sirona care & health we provide local communities with a range of high-quality specialist healthcare services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
From clinical to clerical, we offer a variety of location-based and community roles to choose from with hours to fit around you.We welcome and encourage all applicants.
We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce.
We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.
We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.You'll receive Agenda for Change hourly rates with a annual leave bonus, increased pay for weekend, out-of-hours, or Bank Holiday shifts, along with NHS benefits such as high street discounts and a generous Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
Our offer includes a range of paid-for training, and support for your health and wellbeing with our Employee Assistance Programme.Interested?
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Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants.If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation degree modules/ Diploma in Clinical Health and Social Care/ Diploma level 3 or equivalant Desirable Willing to undertake training for the role Experience Essential Experience of direct client care in health or social care setting Experience of team working and working without direct supervision Desirable Experience of supervising a member of staff Skills Essential Ability to carry out a holistic assessment of a service user Communicate in varied ways with colleagues, service users and stakeholders Ability to manage and prioritise a caseload Desirable Ability to implement and evaluate treatment plans Knowledge Essential Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance