Job summary
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and
motivated person to a part time permanent Assistant Practitioner post within
the friendly, dynamic and supportive Adult Speech and Language Therapy team. We
work across Nottingham city and are currently based at The Meadows Health
Centre.
You will work as an integral member of the Adult Speech
and Language therapy team, providing face-to-face rehabilitation to clients
with swallowing and communication difficulties in community settings, such as
their own home, care homes or clinic settings. A key aspect of the role is to
deliver communication group therapy and training to others, including care home
staff, with supervision from qualified clinicians. You will also
provide support to the speech and language therapists by preparing therapy
resources, such as communication picture aids, and collating medical
information from medical notes, patients and carers to support with the triage
process. Having a specialised role in working with people with swallowing
disorders (dysphagia), such as carrying out screening assessments and reviewing
swallow care-plans, you will be given the necessary support to complete our
CityCare competency framework for Assistant Practitioners, with team specific
competencies in communication and swallowing disorders. You will also have
regular opportunities for continuing professional development through attending
our regular in-service training as well as relevant Clinical Excellence Network
meetings
Main duties of the job
The Speech and Language Therapy team work across Nottingham,
supporting a wide variety of adult clients in their own homes, community
settings including clinics, care and nursing homes. We offer virtual
consultations and interventions. We work closely with other community health
and social care teams, and the voluntary sector. Our clients present with a
wide range of aetiologies including stroke, end of life, dementia, neurological,
mental health and respiratory conditions.
Your responsibilities will include working
autonomously to meet individual patient needs. You will have the ability to
plan ongoing clinical interventions e.g. home visits, organising appointments,
clinics and assessments. You will also be an excellent communicator with
patients, carers and within the team. You will be quick to report any concerns
you have about patient care and regularly raise any questions or ideas relating
to the service with the rest of the team. You will have excellent rapport building
skills with patients and their carers, as well as conflict resolution and
negotiation skills.
You will have knowledge and experience of patient care in
a health and/or social care setting and will be educated to Foundation degree or equivalent, in a health
related discipline or have evidence of successful
completion of all Citycare Band 4 AP competencies.
The post consists of 30 hours per week
A driving licence/
vehicle is essential.
About us
We are a
provider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support the
health and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health and
care partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with a
passion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a difference
everyday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values of
kindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,
guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistently
deliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to add
social value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping to
make a difference in peoples lives.
CityCare value
the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications
from candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian or
Minority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-represented
within our organisation.
We are proud to be a forces-friendly
organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, and
military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you
bring.
CityCare is an
equal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people with
disabilities. If you require your application in a different format please
contact People Services on 0115 8839418. CityCare is committed to the
protection of vulnerable adults and children.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To work as an integral member of the Adult Speech and Language therapy
team, providing face-to-face rehabilitation to clients with swallowing and
communication difficulties in community settings.
To deliver communication group therapy and training to others, including
care home staff, with support and supervision from qualified clinicians.
To support to the speech and language therapists by preparing therapy
resources, such as communication picture aids, and collating medical
information from medical notes, patients and carers to support with the triage
process.
Dimensions
To work in a variety
of community settings which may include a patients own home/residential
home/nursing home and out-patient clinics setting up assessment, treatment including
rehabilitation programmes for patients, carers, and families.
To participate
actively in the services training strategy, including in-service
training. Trust and multi-agency training.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
1.
To
undertake individual treatment and interventions with patients under the
supervision of qualified staff.
To review clients and adapt individual and group
exercise programmes as appropriate
1.
To refer
service users to external agencies and specialists when their needs are beyond
the assistant practitioner role
2.
To
accept responsibility for a designated caseload, working independently and
taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of the
service user.
3.
To
promote well-being, safe mobility, transfers and effective communication. To provide instruction, advice and
intervention to service users and carers in line with the team guidelines.
4.
To
assess, provide, fit and demonstrate use of a wide range of equipment to
promote independence.
5.
To
attend and contribute to team meetings and case discussions using effective
communication.
6.
To lead
groups and carry out training packages under the supervision of qualified
clinicians
7.
To
maintain comprehensive and accurate records in line with employers polices
Managerial and Leadership
8.
To
provide support to other Assistant Practitioners as appropriate.
9.
To feed
into and support team service improvement initiatives
Education and
Development
10.
To
ensure knowledge, skills and competencies are kept up to date and complete all
relevant competencies within recognised time frames (as detailed in the
competency guidelines).
11.
To be
involved in formal appraisal systems, supervision, and be active in identifying
aims and objectives for personal development in line with departmental
policy.
Clinical
Governance
12.
To
maintain a safe working environment and be aware of the necessity to comply
with health and safety regulations.
13.
To have
regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work by adhering to
confidentiality legislation and not to disclose information to unauthorised
parties.
14.
To
actively promote equality and diversity within service delivery and peoples
individual rights.
15.
The post
holder will comply with current legislation, the organisations policies,
procedures and core values.
This is not an exhaustive list of
duties. Any substantive changes in the
work undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
To work as an integral member of the Adult Speech and Language therapy
team, providing face-to-face rehabilitation to clients with swallowing and
communication difficulties in community settings.
To deliver communication group therapy and training to others, including
care home staff, with support and supervision from qualified clinicians.
To support to the speech and language therapists by preparing therapy
resources, such as communication picture aids, and collating medical
information from medical notes, patients and carers to support with the triage
process.
Dimensions
To work in a variety
of community settings which may include a patients own home/residential
home/nursing home and out-patient clinics setting up assessment, treatment including
rehabilitation programmes for patients, carers, and families.
To participate
actively in the services training strategy, including in-service
training. Trust and multi-agency training.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical
1.
To
undertake individual treatment and interventions with patients under the
supervision of qualified staff.
To review clients and adapt individual and group
exercise programmes as appropriate
1.
To refer
service users to external agencies and specialists when their needs are beyond
the assistant practitioner role
2.
To
accept responsibility for a designated caseload, working independently and
taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of the
service user.
3.
To
promote well-being, safe mobility, transfers and effective communication. To provide instruction, advice and
intervention to service users and carers in line with the team guidelines.
4.
To
assess, provide, fit and demonstrate use of a wide range of equipment to
promote independence.
5.
To
attend and contribute to team meetings and case discussions using effective
communication.
6.
To lead
groups and carry out training packages under the supervision of qualified
clinicians
7.
To
maintain comprehensive and accurate records in line with employers polices
Managerial and Leadership
8.
To
provide support to other Assistant Practitioners as appropriate.
9.
To feed
into and support team service improvement initiatives
Education and
Development
10.
To
ensure knowledge, skills and competencies are kept up to date and complete all
relevant competencies within recognised time frames (as detailed in the
competency guidelines).
11.
To be
involved in formal appraisal systems, supervision, and be active in identifying
aims and objectives for personal development in line with departmental
policy.
Clinical
Governance
12.
To
maintain a safe working environment and be aware of the necessity to comply
with health and safety regulations.
13.
To have
regard at all times for the confidential nature of the work by adhering to
confidentiality legislation and not to disclose information to unauthorised
parties.
14.
To
actively promote equality and diversity within service delivery and peoples
individual rights.
15.
The post
holder will comply with current legislation, the organisations policies,
procedures and core values.
This is not an exhaustive list of
duties. Any substantive changes in the
work undertaken will be carried out after consultation with the jobholder.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Social Care provision.
- An understanding of the role of a speech and language therapist in a community setting
- Knowledge of need and risk in relation to Health Care provision in the community.
- Understanding the concepts of assessment and care planning.
- Knowledge of the roles of the members of the multi professional team.
- Awareness of promoting/enabling independence and self-care.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
- Ability to follow the Health Care Support Workers code of conduct policy and maintain professional boundaries.
- Ability to recognise the need for help and support from other professionals.
- Ability to contribute to the effective working of a team.
- Ability to involve individuals in a person centred approach to care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific speech and language therapy interventions and processes
- Awareness of Mental Health issues
- Knowledge of how to access equipment and adaptations.
- Ability to lead group activity sessions.
- Ability to take on administration and organisational tasks within a team.
- Ability to support the teams referral process
- Negotiation skills
- Conflict management skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver with licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Foundation degree or equivalent in a health related discipline or evidence of successful completion of all citycare band 4 AP competencies
Desirable
- IT Literate
- NVQ /QCF 3 in Health and Social care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working in a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting.
- Experience managing own workload in a team setting.
- Experience working with individuals and/or groups within a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting.
- Experience of working with individuals who have long-term conditions.
- Experience of record keeping and accurate data recording
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of working at Band 3/equivalent level in a health or social care setting
- Experience of leading groups in a health or social care setting
- Experience of delivering training
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Health and Social Care provision.
- An understanding of the role of a speech and language therapist in a community setting
- Knowledge of need and risk in relation to Health Care provision in the community.
- Understanding the concepts of assessment and care planning.
- Knowledge of the roles of the members of the multi professional team.
- Awareness of promoting/enabling independence and self-care.
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
- Ability to follow the Health Care Support Workers code of conduct policy and maintain professional boundaries.
- Ability to recognise the need for help and support from other professionals.
- Ability to contribute to the effective working of a team.
- Ability to involve individuals in a person centred approach to care.
Desirable
- Knowledge of specific speech and language therapy interventions and processes
- Awareness of Mental Health issues
- Knowledge of how to access equipment and adaptations.
- Ability to lead group activity sessions.
- Ability to take on administration and organisational tasks within a team.
- Ability to support the teams referral process
- Negotiation skills
- Conflict management skills
Special Requirements
Essential
- Car Driver with licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Foundation degree or equivalent in a health related discipline or evidence of successful completion of all citycare band 4 AP competencies
Desirable
- IT Literate
- NVQ /QCF 3 in Health and Social care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multi-disciplinary team working in a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting.
- Experience managing own workload in a team setting.
- Experience working with individuals and/or groups within a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting.
- Experience of working with individuals who have long-term conditions.
- Experience of record keeping and accurate data recording
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting.
- Experience of working at Band 3/equivalent level in a health or social care setting
- Experience of leading groups in a health or social care setting
- Experience of delivering training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
