About this role
Job summary
*PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS WORKING IN THE COMMUNITY IN THE WALSALL AREA, OUR OFFICE BASE IS IN DARLASTON **THIS POST WILL REQUIRE ACCESS TO OWN VEHICLE DUE TO TRAVELLING FOR PATIENT VISITS ACROSS THE AREA*
A vacancy has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner in the Walsall ESD/Community Stroke Team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a passion for stroke, in stroke to join our excellent established interdisciplinary team. The team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapist, Specialist Nurses, clerical officer and Assistant Practitioners. The team is based in Darlaston, and works primarily in a community setting in the Walsall and surrounding areas.
We are a innovative and progressive team who encourage a person centred approach to rehab.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will assist in the rehabilitation of patients post stroke, in their own homes. With guidance from qualified staff members, they will facilitate client participation in their treatment / rehabilitation programmes for all disciplines. They will support the team with data collection and audits to continually improve the service. They autonomous practitioners and will be responsible for organising, prioritising and planning their own workload to meet client and service priorities.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further details relating to this post.
Valid driving license and access to a vehicle is essential.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSE's or equivalent Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent L5 qualification
Experience Essential
Experience in a NHS health care environment working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Experience of working with stroke patients Experience of working in a community health care setting Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting, delivering Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy care plans and/or SLT Able to assist registered staff in assessing a person's, delivery of therapy and nursing care, monitoring and reviewing the person's condition. Able to work independently within limits of skill and knowledge and aware of when to seek advice. Must be able to accurately follow instruction from a supervising health professional and to work as a team with all members of the department and Multidisciplinary Team Strong communication skills. Demonstrable basic physical assessment skills Basic case management skills Good organisational skills. Competent in IT/word processing skills. Time management skills. Analytical/ problem solving skills. Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable
Ability to manage/prioritise workload autonomously.
Skills and Aptitudes Essential
Demonstrates effective IT skills, including the ability to operate Microsoft word and e - mail and other applications Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure Demonstrates the ability to work within an evolving team and adapt to change.
Key Competencies Essential
Able to demonstrate empathy, motivate and encourage service users with impaired cognitive abilities or physical senses to participate in the treatment process Able to work flexibly and respond to changing demands and priorities. Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day.
Flexibility Essential
Must be willing to work across the 7-day week as the service requires Must be willing to work and support any of the teams within Walsall Integrated Stroke Service (Walsall, Cannock & Stafford Community Stroke Teams) Demonstrates the ability to travel frequently throughout the borough and surrounding locations during the working day. Demonstrates the ability to work in MDT which include both clinical & non -clinical personnel
Other Desirable
Knowledge of quality, audit and evidence-based practice Working knowledge of adult community service needs
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 Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Darlaston Health Centre
Pinfold Street
Walsall
WS10 8SY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)