About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Associate Practitioner to work within our Intermediate Care team at Bexhill Irvine Unit.
You will be required to work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists autonomously carrying out exercise programmes, maintenance programmes and rehabilitation sessions planned by a Physiotherapist.
You will be joining a supportive team passionate about caring for the residents of East Sussex. You will have the opportunity to attend an in-service training programme and complete supervision sessions with your line manager.
You will be responsible for completing data inputting and assisting with the ordering of equipment to ensure timely discharge for patient's across the trust.
Main duties of the job
You will be required to work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists autonomously carrying out exercise programmes, maintenance programmes and rehabilitation sessions planned by a Physiotherapist.
You will be responsible for completing data inputting and assisting with the ordering of equipment through the Millbrook system to ensure timely discharge for patient's across the trust.
If you would like a rewarding career in the NHS then this is the post for you.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at EDGH and Conquest, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade 4 or GCSE C and above Level 2 functional skills or health care support worker apprenticeship / NVQ level 2 in relevant subject Level 3 apprenticeship for example senior health care support worker or similar and / or NVQ level 3 in relevant subject or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience Essential
Experience in health or social care settings such as employment, work experience volunteering or placements
Desirable
Demonstrate the values of the NHS and commitment to personal and professional development
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.
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Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Irvine unit
Holliers Hill
Bexhill on Sea
TN40 2DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)