About this role
Job summary
Darlington Community Therapy Team are looking to recruit an Assistant Practitioner to support community therapies. The role will be working under the direction of qualified therapy staff, mainly within the stroke and Neuro team but the ability to adapt and be flexible is essential. The therapy team over see a comprehensive portfolio of patients with a variety of conditions, from stroke and neuro, to frail elderly patients in patients own homes, in care home settings and within clinic settings. please see the job description for full details or contact the clinical lead to discuss
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 following the completion of a competency-based training programme. 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.
About us
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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.
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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. 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 Hundens lane in Darlington with travelling to patients own home/care homes and clinics across the Darlington 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 Stroke and neuro experience
Special Requirements Essential
Ability to travel and carry small items of equipment on a daily basis to fulfil the requirements of the post Full UK driving licence
Desirable
Ability to meet physical demands of the post
Statutory Registration Essential
Knowledge of HCPC and accountability
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
Leadership skills
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
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Darlington Nhs Trust
Rehabilitation Centre
Hundens Lane
DARLINGTON
County Durham
DL1 1JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)