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Trainee/Assistant Practitioner (Carlisle & District)
NHS AfC: Band 3-4
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Applications will be accepted from persons already qualified with the AP foundation degree, or those willing to work towards the foundation degree. This will be on a fixed term basis to be achieved in two years to achieve the band 4 grade.
This role is part of Carlisle and District integrated care community. As an assistant practitioner, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team working along side other health and social care professions to develop the ethos multidisciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.
As an Assistant Practitioner to will be reporting to a registered health professional, post holder will implement care for patients in the community and other setting, observe the patients condition, providing interventions with a rehabilitation therapy focus and evaluating outcomes.
Flexible working, five days per week, including weekends and bank holidays will be required to meet the needs of the service.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Provide support and assistance to registered clinicians in the delivery of community rehabilitation and nursing services.
- Provide support to registered clinicians in the assessment and management of patients in a manner which respects peoples privacy, dignity and individuality and promotes the independence and well being of patients.
- Be responsible for a delegated caseload of patients, identified by an allied health professional or registered nurse as being appropriate for the intervention of the post holder. Prioritise own workload dependent on team pressures and dependency of patients.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:
· Being a clinically led organisation
· Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
· A positive patient experience every time
· A great place to work
· Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
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Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the “read this before applying” section.
- Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
- Junk Mail is checked regularly
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]
Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner.
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake.
- Relevant NVQ 3 plus further training
- Willing to study for Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner (subject to available funding)
Meini prawf dymunol
- IT qualification.
- Key worker or NVQ assessor
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Evidence of working within a therapy environment previously.
- Able to work with a wide range of people
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working in a community setting
- Previous experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience in delivering exercise classes
Knowledge
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understanding of the basic philosophy of rehabilitation.
- Evidence of ongoing training and mandatory courses.
- Understanding of reflective practice and its application.
- Appreciation of the roles of other agencies both voluntary and statutory.
- Self-awareness and appreciation of limitations.
- Knowledge and understanding of moving and handling policies and procedures.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Understanding and knowledge of relevant National Service Frameworks and guidelines.
Skills & Aptitudes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Able to undertake work delegated by registered clinician .
- To be able to seek support from registered clinicians as required.
- Patient handling Skills .
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing .
- Able to use own initiative.
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Basic IT skills .
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Meini prawf dymunol
- ECDL or equivalent
Personal Circumstances
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Ability to motivate others
- Responsible and reliable
- Flexible and adaptable
- Able to work with minimum supervision
- Committed to personal development
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to pass on knowledge to other team members.
Other requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Genuine desire to work with older patients within the NHS
- Able to travel independently of public transport.
- Be adaptable to a growing and changing service.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Lucy Davis
- Teitl y swydd
- Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01228608038
Rhestr swyddi gyda North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust yn Gwasanaethau gwyddor iechyd neu bob sector