Job Description
Job summary This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner to work as part of our multi-disciplinary integrated neighbourhood teams mainly working within the therapy teamBy joining us you will have many opportunities to develop your clinical skills as well as physical assessment and clinical reasoning with the support of the wider team. Main duties of the job You will work as a member of the team to support the organisation and facilitation of clinical care in a holistic and proactive manner to patients in our service. You will: Provide assessment and treatment to patients on the caseload with the guidance of the wider team Maintain a high professional standard of care in adherence to all protocols/policies & guidelines Manage a patients care plan within your scope of practice and with the support of the wider team Provide clinical assistance to other members of the clinical team Maintain accurate electronic clinical records You will work within our service that is delivered from 8am-8pm, 7 days a week service. You will be required to respond to referrals across urgent and planned pathways including hospital discharge facilitation. You will work as part of the team to proactively monitor and manage patients on the caseload to ensure the best outcomes for them. About us Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in our team.Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy. Job description Job responsibilities Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role before applying. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from UK based applicants. If you are currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 12 months from your start date until the expiry date. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Level 5 qualification Experience Essential Experience of working in a health care or social care setting providing direct patient care Able to carry out the relevant clinical competencies required of the post Ability to communicate in varied ways with colleagues, service users and other stakeholders Able to use a variety of IT platforms EMIS; email