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Job summary

Main area
Learning Disabilities
Grade
4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
346-TSL-004-24-A
Employer
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
367 Thornaby Road
Town
Stockton on Tees
Salary
£25,147 - £27,596 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/05/2024 23:59

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Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Trust logo

Associate Practitioner (Inpatients)

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We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.

From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care —our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.

We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.

We’re committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.

We won’t rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.

Job overview

367 Thornaby Road is a five bedroom bungalow located in a residential community in Thornaby and registered with the local authority, Stockton Borough Council. 

The home is for four residents all with severe learning disabilities and  complex physical health needs . The staff within the home are employed by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicant will support the Registered Home Manager with the day to day running of the home in ensuring that all Trust and CQC requirements are met.

The successful applicant(s) will work as shift lead alongside Health Care Assistants and will ensure that person centred care is provided at all times 

Main duties of the job

  • To support the Registered Home Manager in the day to day running of the home 
  • To administer medication as prescribed, including regular and as needed 
  • To complete audits, clinical requirements and tasks requested by the Home Manager
  • To identify deterioration in physical or mental wellbeing and escalate to relevant services 
  • To liaise with Allied Health Professionals and wider members of the MDT within the RDR Service Group
  • Be responsible for recognising the signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, identifying issues regarding the safeguarding of patients who may be at risk and reporting all such concerns in accordance with Trust Safeguarding procedures.
  • Maintain safety, privacy and dignity of all residents in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
  • Assist residents in the provision of personal care and encourage independence.
  • To delegate tasks to Health Care Assistants as appropriate 
  • To complete clinical documentation throughout the shift 

Working for our organisation

367 Thornaby Road is a five bedroom bungalow located in a residential community in Thornaby and registered with the local authority, Stockton Borough Council. The home is for four residents all with severe Learning Disabilities and complex physical health needs.

At times and as required there will be an expectation that any successful applicants(s) will support other services within the RDR service group, consisting of Respite and Day Services. 

The staff within the home are employed by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful applicant(s) will have recent experience within a care role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities.

You will be able to demonstrate a passion for working within this service area and for improving the lives of individuals with Learning Disabilities, promoting equality and inclusion.

You will need excellent communication skills and be calm, confident and resilient in your approach.  You will be a team player and will support the residents with everyday tasks and support other team members with day to day support.

You will  form therapeutic relationships with people with Complex Learning Disabilities, and will be joining a team of highly skilled and committed individuals.   

You will support the Home Manager to review care collectively and make appropriate referrals as appropriate as directed by the Home Manager. 

We aim to provide an enriching social and homely environment that supports quality of life, physical health and a support network to parents and carers. 

We aim to create a person centered environment based through identification of strategies and plans for future care, maximising the residents strengths and minimising the impact of the Learning Disability on their daily lives.

As part of promoting community participation we provide a person centered activity plan which incorporates activities within the local community such as walks, swimming, theatre/ cinema visits, restaurants and theme parks.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards achieving the Foundation Degree. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
  • NVQ Assessors Award or willingness to work towards. Qualification must be achieved within agreed timescale
  • Certificate in Food Hygiene within agreed timescale.
  • Key skills in literacy, numeracy and ITQ level 2 (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working with peoplewith mental ill health or learning disabilities
  • Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment
Desirable criteria
  • experience of working with behaviours that challenge

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Person centred care
  • Willing to undertake learning in areas such as epilepsy, challenging behaviour, autism, dementia or other mental health conditions of relevance to the role.
  • Evidenced based knowledge of best practice in caring for patients in the designated field
  • Awareness of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation
  • Care Programme Approach
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
Desirable criteria
  • Competency in venepuncture

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need
Desirable criteria
  • Licensed to drive Trust vehicles

Employer certification / accreditation badges

We are a Living Wage EmployerApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employer

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Allison Peggs
Job title
Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07769963029
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