Associate Practitioner

we are delighted in over a Band 4 permanent position. Based at Billingham Health Centre working within the Community Integrated Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Integrated Assessment Team working in line with the New NHS 10 Year Plan. Working alongside Multifidisciplinary teams, in preventing hospital admissions, supporting safe discharges from hospital, provide a rapid response and ongoing assessment for patients either at home or in a community setting.Undertaking clinical tasks within competencies, supporting planning and carry out patient previews, including liaising with families, carers, social workers, nurses and Gp's. Supporting the co-ordination of referral from out Integrated Single Point of Access and other community services that would also be identified as appropriate for those patients under the care of the Community Integrated Assessment Team.This role support the Band 5's and Band 3's with a future potential for those seeking further opportunities in future career development.Main duties of the jobActively and effectively, communicate with the patient, carers, health, social care, the voluntaryand private sector agencies as appropriate. Be responsible for ensuring problems identifiedfollowing a direct or indirect patient contact are addressed in the outlined treatment plan. Beable to work towards successful completion of NEWs and clinical skills competencies which willinclude being able to refer identified complications and "red flags" appropriately to registeredstaff if a patient is not progressing as expected. Be responsible for ensuring all problemsidentified following assessment are addressed in a treatment plan and that a patient isdischarged appropriately from the caseload when all goals are met and referred onto relevantother agencies. Ensure those patients with less complex needs receive the appropriate supportto be safe in their chosen environment, including the assessment for and the provision ofequipment as highlighted in the band 4 competency framework.About usWorking as part of the wider Tees Hospital University Trust offer huge benefits in delivering an integrated hospital and community healthcare, to the population with our community.We aim to put out people first using resources to benefit the wider community. We aim to continually strive to improve and transform services and looking for a dynamic team to help us deliver on the future vision of the organisationJob responsibilitiesBe responsible for completing the initial subjective/objective assessments on triaged noncomplex patients and complete relevant documentation following assessments to demonstrateclinical reasoning. Support registered staff in the assessment and intervention of more complexpatients and be responsible for the continuing assessment following a baseline assessmentperformed by registered staff. Undertake more complex interventions under the direction of theregistered Therapist. Work closely and liaise with all members of the Multi-disciplinary Teamensuring a seamless pathway of care. Effectively develop and implement a prescribed therapyplan including mobility/functional interventions to enable people to be safely rehabilitated in theirhome environment or residential rehabilitation unit. Participate in seven day and / or extended hours working if required to do so. Deal sensitively with patients who have high levels of anxietyand aggression caused by pain, dementia or limited mobility in frequently distressing oremotional circumstances, providing care for distressed patients clients or clients withchallenging behaviour. Able to prescribe equipment and walking aids to enable patientsfunctional safety and mobility. Promote dignity and privacy to all patients. Ensure responsiveand timely interventions to people in their own homes or needing support to return home or to asafe environment. Work in unpredictable community settings where working conditions may beunpleasantQualificationsNVQ Level 3 or equivalent with either having completed a recognised associate practitioner qualification or be willing to embark on trainingNumeracy and literacy skills.Experience of working as a Specialised Therapy Assistant.Certificate in Health Care Studies, Foundation Degree or relevant qualification.To hold or be working towards NVQ 4 in Care / Therapy or Foundation Degree or equivalent.Additional training such as short courses to diploma level or equivalent.ExperienceUnderstanding of a range of work procedures, practices and protocols within the Community Integrated Assessment Team.Experience of working as a Specialised Therapy Assistance or equivalent relevant experienceEvidence of ability to work with a multi-disciplinary teamAble to demonstrate an understanding of the key functions of rehabilitation, front of house services, nursing care, community rehab and intermediate care services within the CIATExperience of prescribing and fitting equipment / adaptations required to meet people's needs under the supervision f a therapisExperience of working within a community setting.Experience of working within a rehabilitation setting.KnowledgeSound moving and handling skills (evidenced).Ability to work on own initiative.To act appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstancesExperience of dealing with members of the publicDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr