Job summary
CPFT are in full support of Health Education England, Allied Health Professional, Support workforce framework which provides structured learning for support workers and encourages career development.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated part time Assistant Practitioner, to join the St Neots Neighbourhood Team based at The Knowledge Centre, Wyboston Lakes.
You will be fully supported by physiotherapists and occupational therapists delivering therapy to patients with primarily physical disabilities. The therapy service within the Neighbourhood Team provides rehabilitation, housing adaptations, moving and handling to adults over 18 years and works alongside nurses, mental health practitioners and other multi-disciplinary professionals in the Cambridge area.
Main duties of the job
Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria.
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We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is able to work within the Community Therapy team to provide a high standard of care to our patients.
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You will be required to support with mobility and appropriate exercises, activities of daily living (ADL's) and provision/evaluation of equipment to facilitate independence and reduce risks as well as completing falls prevention interventions where indicated.
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You will be supported by a registered professional to carry out appropriate and delegated assessments, treatments and identify risks whilst working in the community.
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Our ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by an ability to work under pressure at times. This post is open to professionals with the right attributes to enhance our team.
*DVLA have a number of reciprocal arrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website.
About us
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To assess for, plan and implement therapy interventions and treatment plans, such as exercise programmes (group or individual), provision of mobility aids, measuring and fitting adaptive equipment, minor and major adaptations.
- Ensure equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.
- Use your skills for making ongoing evaluations of patients response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and prepare for supervised patient discharge.
- To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g. hearing loss, diminished sight, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, and pain.
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and other health care professionals. This will also enable you to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To identify and initiate onward referral to other services for patients as appropriate.
- Staff development within CPFT is highly valued and you will be supported to attend relevant internal and external courses to develop your knowledge and skills to improve clinical practice as identified as part of your Appraisal process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities.
- To assess for, plan and implement therapy interventions and treatment plans, such as exercise programmes (group or individual), provision of mobility aids, measuring and fitting adaptive equipment, minor and major adaptations.
- Ensure equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately.
- Use your skills for making ongoing evaluations of patients response to prescribed treatment/care plans, and prepare for supervised patient discharge.
- To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g. hearing loss, diminished sight, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, and pain.
- Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and other health care professionals. This will also enable you to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To identify and initiate onward referral to other services for patients as appropriate.
- Staff development within CPFT is highly valued and you will be supported to attend relevant internal and external courses to develop your knowledge and skills to improve clinical practice as identified as part of your Appraisal process.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
- Good general education up to GCSE equivalent including Maths and English.
- Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Care Award (certificate & portfolio)
- Chair based and OTAGO exercise training, or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in a rehabilitation/reablement or a therapy environment
Desirable
- Community experience
- Knowledge of falls prevention
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Good communication skills
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Kneel and bend and work in cramped environments
- Move and manoeuvre people and equipment
- Travel around work base locality
Other
Essential
- Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
- In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in checks, takes constructive action and calms others down
- Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
- Positive approach to older people
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Accepts responsibility for own workload.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Understands the principles of confidentiality
Desirable
- Demonstrates professional curiosity
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Person Specification
Education/Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
- Good general education up to GCSE equivalent including Maths and English.
- Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Care Award (certificate & portfolio)
- Chair based and OTAGO exercise training, or willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in a rehabilitation/reablement or a therapy environment
Desirable
- Community experience
- Knowledge of falls prevention
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Good communication skills
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Kneel and bend and work in cramped environments
- Move and manoeuvre people and equipment
- Travel around work base locality
Other
Essential
- Listens to and understands directly and indirectly expressed feelings
- In highly stressful situations keeps own feelings in checks, takes constructive action and calms others down
- Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
- Positive approach to older people
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Accepts responsibility for own workload.
- Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
- Understands the principles of confidentiality
Desirable
- Demonstrates professional curiosity
- SystemOne
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).
