Therapy Assistant Practitioner
4 weeks ago
Job summary
This is an exciting and unique opportunity to work as a band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner within the Community Access Team.
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate a person- centred approach, interested in working as part of a multidisciplinary team and likes to work in a fast paced environment.
Our service is based in the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. At the front door we provide an Admission Avoidance service for patients who present to the Emergency Department. At the back door we attend the acute wards to support the transfer of patients to our community hospitals under the discharge to assess pathway.
As a band 4 you will be expected to work with the multidisciplinary team to facilitate early discharge from hospital and prevent unnecessary admissions.
This is a full time hours a week post working over 7 days including Bank Holidays. Shift patterns are 8am-8pm.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the Community Access Team to support the service Assess patients with straightforward requirements based on predetermined department protocols. Prepare for, carry out and monitor assessments and treatments in specified clinical areas, and discharge in line with predetermined department protocols. Modify and progress intervention / treatment using own clinical reasoning, notifying a qualified practitioner accordingly. Demonstrate problem solving, and contribute to the solution, working with colleagues. Liaise with GPs, Social Services, inpatient teams, other allied health care professionals and the voluntary sector to ensure identified needs are met and care co-ordinated appropriately. Be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following appropriate training, and that it is maintained appropriately. Contribute to the requisitioning of supplies and equipment through electronic ordering systems.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
Good communications skills Highly motivated Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses Empathy & sensitivity
Desirable
Knowledge of multi-disciplinary roles Experience of working in a community setting
Qualifications
Essential
NVQ 3, or equivalent knowledge and experience Foundation degree programme, or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience Good general education
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a health or social care environment Literacy skills Evidence of ongoing learning
Desirable
Experience of working in peoples homes Experience of working with people in the voluntary/private sector Experience of working with people at end of life
Personal attributes/behaviours
Essential
Able to show initiative Able to work alone Assertive Good listening skills Able to identify with the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Other
Essential
Professional appearance Be able to kneel, bend & stoop, and work in cramped environments Manoeuvre limbs of around 5 -6kg Manoeuvre patients using handling aids Be reliable Must be able to make own way to work Able to communicate effectively in written and verbal English Language
Personal and People Development
Essential
Ability to manage stressful situations Ability to work in work in busy environments A team player Awareness of own limitations Good organisational skills Open to change and development
Communication
Essential
Tact & diplomacy Empathy & sensitivity Ability to use own initiative Able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and written forms-
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