Job summary
To contribute as an AHP Associate by delivering high quality care that supports the mobility and independence of the Isle of Wight community, working under the guidance and supervision of the wider Community Outpatients service line.
Working as a member of the Community Outpatient Services, an AHP Associate could look forwards to collaborating and developing skills alongside Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Orthotists, Prosthetists, Technicians, an Occupational Therapist, a Nurse specialist and other non-registered professionals with a variety of clinical specialisms. Our diverse and dynamic team aspires to support our patients in a timely, safe and effective way whilst ensuring one another's wellbeing. Service quality improvement, personal development and growth are our key priorities. We aim to provide seamless patient pathway care which is joined up and meets individual patient needs, with clear communication and duplication prevention. This way of working gives rise to a fantastic and rare opportunity for an AHP Associate to experience a variety of settings and expose oneself to a wealth of learning and future career opportunities.
Main duties of the job
To work as an AHP Associate providing high quality care, to maintain the mobility and independence of the Isle of Wight population, with the support and supervision of the wider Community Outpatients service line.
To work alongside the other members of the Cluster as a member of the multi professional team.
To ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers where there may be barriers to understanding.
To maintain accurate records of all patient consultations and related work carried out at each clinical session, including computerised data collection, according to departmental guidance.
To attend and actively contribute to locality, peer group and working group meetings.
To ensure effective communication with other professionals in the necessary delivery of all aspects of patient care.
To be responsible for the ongoing assessment of treatment plans, frequency of return periods for patients and identification of risk factors, escalating safely to senior colleagues as indicated.
To have the ability to use the decision-making process to identify when patients require the intervention of other professional and/or departmental specialist areas by following agreed departmental referral pathways.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.
Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.
We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.
Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCE/GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy
- GCE AS/A level, NVQ level 3, Vocational Qualifications level 3, Baccalaureate Qualification Advanced or equivalent level of knowledge
- Computer literate with demonstrated ability to autonomously, effectively and efficiently use Microsoft office suite and intranet/internet
- Evidence of experience of working with Allied health Professionals within the NHS (such as work experience/observation sessions) or working within related NHS settings.
Desirable
- A-Level qualifications or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 3); Health & Social Care NVQ level III or above or equivalent experience
- CPD relevant to the profession
- Completion or commencement of The Care Certificate.
- OTAGO / PSI qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to utilise specific data bases autonomously
- Evidence of working with the public, especially within the healthcare field.
- An understanding of rehabilitation and human anatomy and physiology.
- An understanding of safeguarding and data protection policies.
Desirable
- Exercise Class knowledge
- Confident leading educational /exercise classes
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Clean driving licence and car available for work
- Willing to work flexible hours and locations, if necessary, to meet the needs of the service
- Initiative
- Approachable demeanour
- Open to feedback
- Committed to patient care
- Motivated
- ReliableAware of own strengths and weaknesses
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Awareness of importance maintaining confidentiality
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to project a positive outlook
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to cope under stress
- Able to manage own time with senior supervision
- Evidence of working in a team.
- Prioritise work and work to deadlines
- Report back any clinical/ social concerns to a qualified member of staff.
- Evidence of commitment to personal development and training
- Evidence of commitment to health and safety issues
- Clear, consistent and appropriate interpersonal & communication skills
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths GCE/GCSE or equivalent Grade C or above or equivalent qualification to demonstrate numeracy and literacy
- GCE AS/A level, NVQ level 3, Vocational Qualifications level 3, Baccalaureate Qualification Advanced or equivalent level of knowledge
- Computer literate with demonstrated ability to autonomously, effectively and efficiently use Microsoft office suite and intranet/internet
- Evidence of experience of working with Allied health Professionals within the NHS (such as work experience/observation sessions) or working within related NHS settings.
Desirable
- A-Level qualifications or equivalent (e.g. NVQ 3); Health & Social Care NVQ level III or above or equivalent experience
- CPD relevant to the profession
- Completion or commencement of The Care Certificate.
- OTAGO / PSI qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to utilise specific data bases autonomously
- Evidence of working with the public, especially within the healthcare field.
- An understanding of rehabilitation and human anatomy and physiology.
- An understanding of safeguarding and data protection policies.
Desirable
- Exercise Class knowledge
- Confident leading educational /exercise classes
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Clean driving licence and car available for work
- Willing to work flexible hours and locations, if necessary, to meet the needs of the service
- Initiative
- Approachable demeanour
- Open to feedback
- Committed to patient care
- Motivated
- ReliableAware of own strengths and weaknesses
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Awareness of importance maintaining confidentiality
- Able to use own initiative
- Ability to project a positive outlook
- Ability to cope with change
- Ability to cope under stress
- Able to manage own time with senior supervision
- Evidence of working in a team.
- Prioritise work and work to deadlines
- Report back any clinical/ social concerns to a qualified member of staff.
- Evidence of commitment to personal development and training
- Evidence of commitment to health and safety issues
- Clear, consistent and appropriate interpersonal & communication skills
- Clear, concise verbal and written communication
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.
