Job summary
East Cheshire NHS Trust has an exciting opportunity available for a suitably qualified Assistant Practitioner to become part of our established therapy teams within the community. We welcome applications from Assistant Practitioners with a keen interest in working within an integrated community team, with proven experience in crisis response, in patient rehabilitation beds and general community rehabilitation.
We have a part time post available based at CHAW (Chelford, Handforth, Alderley Edge and Wilmslow) based at Handforth Clinic.
Hours: 20.25 hours per week
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a team providing a comprehensive, rehabilitation service for patients within a defined locality aligned to the care communities by the delivery of therapy independently or jointly with the therapists in individual, group and multidisciplinary settings. This may include supporting / delivering aspects of the pulmonary rehabilitation programme.
To contribute to multidisciplinary team management
To contribute to operational delivery and service development
The community Therapy service is operational over 7 days, from 8am-8pm. You may occasionally be required to work a variety of shift patterns across the 7 day service, to meet service need.
About us
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care, delivering the right care first time, every time.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's including English and Maths or equivalent
- BTEC National Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject
Desirable
- Assistant membership of a relevant professional body
- Completion of a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
- Successful completion or currently undertaking an ECDL
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / competency of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to the role
- An understanding of confidentiality & Information Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant terminology and clinical conditions
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Takes own initiative and seeks appropriate guidance
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to teach practical skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to individual & group interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role
Desirable
- Experience of working with the relevant specialist patient group
- Evidence of working as a therapy assistant
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Skills in delivering therapy programmes
- Ability to adapt programmes to meet the changing needs of the clients with reference to the supervising therapist
- Ability to support and motivate patients as appropriate
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
Other
Essential
- Please see person specification for additional criteria
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's including English and Maths or equivalent
- BTEC National Diploma or equivalent in a relevant subject
Desirable
- Assistant membership of a relevant professional body
- Completion of a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
- Successful completion or currently undertaking an ECDL
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge / competency of a range of assessment tools & interventions relevant to the role
- An understanding of confidentiality & Information Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant terminology and clinical conditions
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Takes own initiative and seeks appropriate guidance
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to teach practical skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of contributing to individual & group interventions for patients & settings relevant to the role
Desirable
- Experience of working with the relevant specialist patient group
- Evidence of working as a therapy assistant
Specific Job Requirement
Essential
- Skills in delivering therapy programmes
- Ability to adapt programmes to meet the changing needs of the clients with reference to the supervising therapist
- Ability to support and motivate patients as appropriate
Other
Essential
- Ability to meet travel requirements
Other
Essential
- Please see person specification for additional criteria
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).
