About this role
Job summary
We are pleased to be advertising for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to work with us in our Enhanced Recovery and Support at Home Team. You will be working as part of a team consisting of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nurses and Rehab Support workers assistants.
The service operates 8am-6pm 7 days a week and you will be expected to work on a rota basis to cover these hours. The team has a clinical supervision structure and there is access to comprehensive in-service training.
With a particular focus on rehab, falls and provision of equipment for patients at home, you will have experience in working autonomously as delegated by the OTs and Physios, be able to make your own assessments of patients' risks and needs, and undertake rehab treatment programmes.
You will receive direct line management from a registered therapist who will support you to develop within the role, both in terms of confidence as well as competence, and access further training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and knowledge as appropriate.
Career progression and personal development will be supported.
As this is a community post, you must have access to a vehicle for work purposes with business insurance and, although generally rostered to work Monday to Friday, some weekend and evening shifts may be required.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high quality care support and assessments in people's homes, under guidance of a registered therapist Undertake initial assessments of new patients as delegated by registered therapists, including early identification of risks and development of appropriate care plans , while promoting patient independence; Provide support to the community therapies teams and community rehab wards as needed Be responsible for own caseload, including assessment, rehab progression and discharge planning as delegated by registered therapist Demonstrate capacity to identify, review and risk assess basic equipment needs and issue them in the community autonomously Be able to travel in between patients addresses in a timely manner and organise visits efficiently To work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.
About us
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join UsWhether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Provide patient focused care, support, education rehabilitation to patients to support the delivery of an agreed plan of care. Promote patient independence. Support the patients to achieve their individualised goals Undertake initial assessments of new patients as delegated by the registered staff including early identification of risks and development of appropriate care plans Provide the range of clinical support as required within Intermediate Care and the community rehab wards Following training, be responsible for a clinical case load in consultation with the relevant professionals and following codes of practice and professional guidelines Demonstrate safe and effective moving and handling and positioning skills specific to patients care. This may include use of specialist equipment Be enrolled on Associate Practitioner course (or equivalent) within one year Participate in team projects, including audit and quality initiatives as requested The post involves driving, lone working and the possibility of exposure to unpleasant working conditions in patients own homes. To have business insurance on your vehicle.
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Foundation degree, NVQ Level 5 or evidence of working towards one of these qualifications, relevant to this role
Skills Essential
Good communication skills , both verbal and written Able to work with minimal supervision and able to escalate appropriately Previous experience undertaking assessments and rehab Confident computer skills with word and patient record systems.
Desirable
Knowledge of Risk assessment Competency in performing vital observations
Experience Essential
Previous experience as HCA, Community Support Worker or Therapy Assistant
Desirable
Previous community experience
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Fleet Community Hospital
Church Road
Fleet
GU51 4LZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)