Job summary
*****Band 4 Reablement Practitioner Position's available*****
Are you an experienced individual working in the health or social care setting? Are you interested in being involved in supporting independence for people in Somerset? Looking for a new challenge. Then apply for our D2A reablement practitioner post.
What's the role?
We are looking for a dynamic and inspiring practitioner to join our Discharge to Assess service, part of the Intermediate Care service for Somerset.
You will work within patients own homes to carry out specific assessments which will include goal setting, treatment planning, assessing risk, promoting and enabling independent functioning for a delegated caseload with the support of qualified staff as required. You will be committed to a person-centred approach to your work, have an ability to prioritise and work flexibly.
Main duties of the job
Who are you?
We are looking for individuals who have extensive experience and knowledge of working in the health and social care setting's. With a broad understanding of conditions and disabilities.
You will manage your own caseload and have the ability to work autonomously as well as working within an integrated team of qualified therapists and providers to meet the needs of your patients.
You will work with patients to identify and set patient led goals to progress independence and identify their longer term care needs.
Car driver and owner essential for this post
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To independently assess, treat, review and discharge service users within the D2A service
To take into account the cognitive, psychological, social, sensory, perceptual and motor as well as medical aspects of the individuals presentation in order to formulate, carry out and adapt graded reablement strategies.
To work closely with the relatives, enablers and carers within Somerset to support the achievement of reablement goals and onward self-management.
The post holder will be expected to work independently but have access to a registered practitioner for supervision and for development of specific treatment or discharge plans in appropriate situations.
Maintain a caseload of work, commensurate with experience and training.
To support the ongoing development of enablers
The post holder will work as part of a collaborative team consisting of both social care, NHS and enabling provider staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
To independently assess, treat, review and discharge service users within the D2A service
To take into account the cognitive, psychological, social, sensory, perceptual and motor as well as medical aspects of the individuals presentation in order to formulate, carry out and adapt graded reablement strategies.
To work closely with the relatives, enablers and carers within Somerset to support the achievement of reablement goals and onward self-management.
The post holder will be expected to work independently but have access to a registered practitioner for supervision and for development of specific treatment or discharge plans in appropriate situations.
Maintain a caseload of work, commensurate with experience and training.
To support the ongoing development of enablers
The post holder will work as part of a collaborative team consisting of both social care, NHS and enabling provider staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited level 5 occupational competence qualification such as a Foundation Degree, Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education or the Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare'
Desirable
- English and Maths at grade C or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community and or acute OT
- Experience of working with frail and elderly population and providing rehabilitation
- Supervision and appraisal experience
Desirable
- Service development experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Accredited level 5 occupational competence qualification such as a Foundation Degree, Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education or the Level 5 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners in Healthcare'
Desirable
- English and Maths at grade C or above
Experience
Essential
- Experience in community and or acute OT
- Experience of working with frail and elderly population and providing rehabilitation
- Supervision and appraisal experience
Desirable
- Service development experience
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
