Job summary
This new role within our pre existing Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) team, plans to provide greater ease to the patient pathway through PR.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation service delivers individual exercise in a group / class setting to patients referred to the service with a respiratory condition. Providing a triage, individual pre assessment and post PR assessment to ensure appropriate referral and to gain patient outcomes.
Integral to the service is entering data for a national audit programme. pulmonary rehab runs on an 18 week waiting pathway.
The role of the assistant practitioner is patient facing and delivering post PR assessments once competencies have been completed, to assist and deliver group based exercise and educational programme twice a week over an 6 week period at a variety of sites across the mid Nottinghamshire.
Main duties of the job
The role is primarily concerned with delivering group based educational information to people of all ages diagnosed with dementia across the county. This includes maintaining accurate records and supporting the wider team to safely manage the waiting lists.
This role requires excellent communication skills both digital and verbal and a confidant manner when speaking to the public.
You will be required to have some knowledge and experience of working with people diagnosed with dementia or other mental illness and be able to offer support and care to them whilst they are attending the group.
You need to be able to work effectively within a team whilst being supported by registered staff.
We welcome insight visits and will be as flexible as possible.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
The assistant practitioner will work alongside colleagues to prepare and deliver group based exercise and education interventions in a variety of settings, across Mid Nottinghamshire to patients refereed into the service with a respiratory condition diagnosis
You will be confidant speaking to members of the public and be able to modify your communication style as required to the situation.
You will have an understanding of respiratory conditions and rehabilitation, ideally with experience of community working and be able to provide care and support as required.
You will act professionally at all times and demonstrate a positive image of the service.
You will maintain accurate records and know your limitations and when to escalate risk and safeguarding concerns to the registered team members.
You will support the team to patients and carers on the waiting list for the service.
You will be involved in all aspects of the service and team working as required.
During your induction, you will be supported by registered staff and full training will be given including monthly clinical supervision.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
The assistant practitioner will work alongside colleagues to prepare and deliver group based exercise and education interventions in a variety of settings, across Mid Nottinghamshire to patients refereed into the service with a respiratory condition diagnosis
You will be confidant speaking to members of the public and be able to modify your communication style as required to the situation.
You will have an understanding of respiratory conditions and rehabilitation, ideally with experience of community working and be able to provide care and support as required.
You will act professionally at all times and demonstrate a positive image of the service.
You will maintain accurate records and know your limitations and when to escalate risk and safeguarding concerns to the registered team members.
You will support the team to patients and carers on the waiting list for the service.
You will be involved in all aspects of the service and team working as required.
During your induction, you will be supported by registered staff and full training will be given including monthly clinical supervision.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/GNVQ level 3 in health and social care or similar qualification / relevant extensive experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with respiratory conditions
Training
Essential
- Delivery of presentations and good communication
- Delivery of exercise provision to service users
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Good verbal and IT skills with a willingness to learn
- Relevant respiratory and rehabilitation training / CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering group work
- Experience of working in rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking/participating in patient audit
- Experience of working with people
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written/oral/IT
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to modify communication meeting individual patient needs
- Use of SystmOne
attributes
Essential
- Compassionate approach
- Ability to work well within a team
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with service change to improve services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful and difficult situations.
contractual
Essential
- A willingness to travel between sites, county wide as required
- Has FULL UK driving licence
- Has use of car for own personal and business use
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/GNVQ level 3 in health and social care or similar qualification / relevant extensive experience
Desirable
- Experience of working with patients with respiratory conditions
Training
Essential
- Delivery of presentations and good communication
- Delivery of exercise provision to service users
- Evidence of recent CPD
Desirable
- Good verbal and IT skills with a willingness to learn
- Relevant respiratory and rehabilitation training / CPD
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering group work
- Experience of working in rehabilitation
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking/participating in patient audit
- Experience of working with people
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written/oral/IT
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to modify communication meeting individual patient needs
- Use of SystmOne
attributes
Essential
- Compassionate approach
- Ability to work well within a team
Desirable
- Evidence of involvement with service change to improve services
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage stressful and difficult situations.
contractual
Essential
- A willingness to travel between sites, county wide as required
- Has FULL UK driving licence
- Has use of car for own personal and business use
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
"Community Venues" covering Mid Notts - Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood
Ashfield Health Village, Mansfield Community Hospital, Ollerton Church Hall, Salvation Army Ballderton
Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood
NG177AE
Employer's website
https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
