Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting and varied job providing rehabilitation to patients in the community following Stroke?
As an Associate Practitioner, training will be offered to develop your abilities within Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech therapy and Nursing provision within Stroke
An opportunity has become available for a motivated individual to join the Hull and East Riding Stroke Service as a Generic Associate Practitioner. This service provides specialist assessment and rehabilitation to Stroke Survivors living in the Hull and East Riding area.
You will need effective interpersonal skills and be flexible in your approach.
Core Hours are 0800 to 1800, with a typical working day being 0800 to 1600 Monday to Friday, however, there is the opportunity to work condensed hours to enable a more flexible working pattern. Weekend working is a part of the role and usually works out around 1 in 8 weekends
Main duties of the job
We offer rehabilitation in the community in the patient's own home. You will be responsible for delivering individual rehabilitation programs, using a goal setting approach. You will have previous relevant experience of working within a rehabilitation setting. You will be supported by the Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Speech and Language Therapists.
The Hull and East Riding Community Stroke Service has a strong focus on clinical governance and provides a supportive framework for further learning including Stroke based competencies. This post is key to the performance of the team, and your drive and enthusiasm will help support the success of the service.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Anna Marritt on 01482 303669
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or demonstrable working experience in the field of rehabilitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of healthy living practices
- Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Knowledge of preparing rehabilitation programmes for improving independence and fitness.
- Knowledge of risks associated with performing exercise and when to escalate clinical concerns to the most appropriate clinician.
- Clear understanding of the rehabilitative process and role to play within this.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Young People
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical care setting
- Experience of engaging people in healthy living practices.
- Experience of working with groups of people.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation clinical services
- Previous experience working with people with physical needs and adults with complex needs
- Experience of working with people with chronic/progressive disease
- Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ level 4 or Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or demonstrable working experience in the field of rehabilitation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate awareness of healthy living practices
- Knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act
- Knowledge of preparing rehabilitation programmes for improving independence and fitness.
- Knowledge of risks associated with performing exercise and when to escalate clinical concerns to the most appropriate clinician.
- Clear understanding of the rehabilitative process and role to play within this.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding Adults and Young People
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a clinical care setting
- Experience of engaging people in healthy living practices.
- Experience of working with groups of people.
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
Desirable
- Evidence of working within rehabilitation clinical services
- Previous experience working with people with physical needs and adults with complex needs
- Experience of working with people with chronic/progressive disease
- Experience of liaising and working with multidisciplinary teams or care teams
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).