Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the community fracture liasion service
and community Falls service. This role is for a associate practitioner with
skills in assessing and treating patients who are at a High risk of osteoprosis/Falls
. You will be carrying out an comprehensive assessment looking into the risk
factors for osteoprosis, falls prevention and analysing how to reduce the
patients future risks . Theses assessments may be carried out by telephone
assesment/home visits/ clinic and groups. As well as carrying out Falls
rehabilitation programmes with induviduals in the form of home visits or group
sessions.
Main duties of the job
You
will work as part of a team and at times you will be required to work
autonomously delivering support and interventions to our patients. You will
follow a specific plan of care implemented by the registered professional
focusing on a strength based approach to rehabilitation and sustained
improvement following the completion of a competency based training programmes.
You will be required to identify equipment provision required for patients and
carry out administrative and housekeeping tasks to support the service and
patient care. You will be expected to carrry out online Falls prevention
training sessions as well as exercise groups and telephone reviews.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to undertake
competency based training programmes to assist the registered therapist to
deliver pre set clinical/rehab interventions following treatment plans
including strength and balance groups.
Dependent on knowledge and experience you will be expected to contribute
to patient reviews and progress treatment interventions, feeding back to the
registered professional and recording in the patients record at the point of
care.
Following training and supervision you will order, fit and
demonstrate safe use of assistive equipment through Mediquip. This may include
delivery of items.
You must be an excellent communicator at all levels and be
able to coordinate clinical work with colleagues demonstrating effective time
management skills and participate in the monitoring and reviewing of team
performance.
A proactive attitude
to the promotion of an environment where health promotion and informed
patient choice is encouraged, developed and supported to its maximum potential,
within the available resources. An eagerness to learn and develop your skills
and knowledge by undertaking relevant training by attending mandatory training,
relevant training courses , use of eLearning and adhere to all trust policies
and procedures is essential to this role.
The post will be based at Bishop Auckland hospital with
travelling to patients own home/care homes and clinics across the Durham area
as required.
If you feel you have the right skills and
knowledge then we would welcome an application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to undertake
competency based training programmes to assist the registered therapist to
deliver pre set clinical/rehab interventions following treatment plans
including strength and balance groups.
Dependent on knowledge and experience you will be expected to contribute
to patient reviews and progress treatment interventions, feeding back to the
registered professional and recording in the patients record at the point of
care.
Following training and supervision you will order, fit and
demonstrate safe use of assistive equipment through Mediquip. This may include
delivery of items.
You must be an excellent communicator at all levels and be
able to coordinate clinical work with colleagues demonstrating effective time
management skills and participate in the monitoring and reviewing of team
performance.
A proactive attitude
to the promotion of an environment where health promotion and informed
patient choice is encouraged, developed and supported to its maximum potential,
within the available resources. An eagerness to learn and develop your skills
and knowledge by undertaking relevant training by attending mandatory training,
relevant training courses , use of eLearning and adhere to all trust policies
and procedures is essential to this role.
The post will be based at Bishop Auckland hospital with
travelling to patients own home/care homes and clinics across the Durham area
as required.
If you feel you have the right skills and
knowledge then we would welcome an application.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/research
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Team working
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately.
- Ability to act alone in an emergency situation
- Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demands
- Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of HCPC and accountability
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)
- Foundation degree in health and social care or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Teaching certificate or equivalent
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical supervision
- Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Experience of audit/research
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of Team working
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately.
- Ability to act alone in an emergency situation
- Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demands
- Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Knowledge of HCPC and accountability
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)
- Foundation degree in health and social care or willingness to work towards
Desirable
- Teaching certificate or equivalent
Special Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post
Desirable
- Ability to meet physical demands of the post
- Commitment, motivation and ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary service
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
