Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and compassionate Assistant Practitioner to join our Community Stroke and Neuro-rehabilitation team within the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialist rehabilitation to adults following stroke or neurological injury, supporting recovery and promoting independence in the community. Working under the supervision of registered professionals, you will deliver a range of delegated clinical and therapeutic interventions helping patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals in line with personalised care plans.We are a very supportive team and provide CPD and learning opportunities, training and supervision.
We are a Green NCA accredited status team, our standards are high. We are committed to the delivery of high-quality patient centered care at all times - and how we can all improve this.
Main duties of the job
We're looking for an enthusiastic team player who shares our NCA values of Care, Appreciate and Inspire.
You will have completed the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or Level 5 equivalent)
o Responsible for a designated caseload, undertaking therapy programmes as identified within their role and competencies.o With support, have excellent time management and communication skills to prioritise and balance clinical, patient related and service demands.o Contribute to multi disciplinary team meetingso Adopt an MDT approach in the management of the patiento Actively manage support workforce waiting list.o Contribute and support student education, senior therapy assistants and newly registered staff
Support the administrative needs of the service on a rota and ad hoc basis
Lead and develop links with Salford voluntary organisations to complement our intervention.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) in Health and Social Care or a related subject e.g. HND
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Health or Social Care setting as part of an MDT
- Experience supporting individuals with neurological or physical rehabilitation needs
- Understanding of rehabilitation principles and person centred care
- Experience of use of Health Care systems
- Good understanding of the role
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the role
Desirable
- Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner in Stroke or Neuro
- Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner in a Community Stroke / Neuro Team
- Contributions to the supervision of staff and competencies
- Good understanding and daily use and application of several different Health Care systems
- Evidence of leading exercise classes
Community working
Essential
- Ability to cover the geographical footprint e.g. driving license and use of car or equivalent
- Well-developed communication skills with experience of working with clients with a variety of physical, cognitive and communication impairment
- Ability to be flexible according to the needs of the service
- Excellent time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree (or equivalent Level 5 qualification) in Health and Social Care or a related subject e.g. HND
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Health or Social Care setting as part of an MDT
- Experience supporting individuals with neurological or physical rehabilitation needs
- Understanding of rehabilitation principles and person centred care
- Experience of use of Health Care systems
- Good understanding of the role
- Evidence of CPD relevant to the role
Desirable
- Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner in Stroke or Neuro
- Experience working as an Assistant Practitioner in a Community Stroke / Neuro Team
- Contributions to the supervision of staff and competencies
- Good understanding and daily use and application of several different Health Care systems
- Evidence of leading exercise classes
Community working
Essential
- Ability to cover the geographical footprint e.g. driving license and use of car or equivalent
- Well-developed communication skills with experience of working with clients with a variety of physical, cognitive and communication impairment
- Ability to be flexible according to the needs of the service
- Excellent time management skills
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).