Job Summary
This post will be part of the therapy team to supporting the inpatients services at Priscilla Bacon Lodge. It is a new role and the post holder will be part of the development to deliver this service.
The assistant practitioner will function at a higher competency level that that of other health care support workers. The post holder will be expected to assess and provide care to inpatients working closely alongside the nursing team and other members of the MDT. They will have responsibility to provide quality services to patients under the supervision of a registered therapist. The post holder will be expected to support care planned with the therapist and independently; review and progress care in a supportive way.
We welcome any enquiries about the post and are happy to facilitate visits prior to the interview for interested candidates.
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an outstanding rating by the care quality commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Main duties of the job
This role encompasses clinical and non clinical duties.
It is an opportunity to develop clinical skills to assess, plan, deliver and review care with the support of a registered therapist to ensure patients reach their full potential – such as for rehabilitation or to reach their preferred place of care.
The post holder will work with the wider MDT and will work across inpatient and out patient settings delivering bespoke care to the specialist palliative care patient group whilst offering support and education to both patients and their families
Communicating with patients, their families, staff, and outside organisations is a vital part of the role
IT literacy is important to ensure patient records are kept up to date and that equipment needed can be ordered in a timely and efficient way
There will be a need to attend meetings and patient review meetings to represent the therapy aspect of care.
The post holder will be able to report risks, incidents and support colleagues to reduce these to ensure patient, visitor and staff safety at all times.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree level knowledge or equivalent
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge and skills acquired through training and experience.
Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to use own initiative
- Good communication, observational and organisational skills
- The ability to: Manoeuvre patients using handling aids.
- IT knowledge
- Recognise own limitation and reports as appropriate
- Leadership skills and a team player
Desirable
- 2 Years’ experience at least one of which relevant to the post.
- Willingness to develop new skills relevant to role.
- Willingness to attend training to develop into this role
Communication
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively in English Language: articulates well on paper and at interview
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- English GCSE or equivalent
Personal Attributes / Behaviours (linked to the Trust’s Behaviour Framework)
Essential
- Likeable, friendly personality
- Possess drive and enthusiasm
- Professional appearance (interview)
- Able to identify with the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
- Possess drive and enthusiasm
Personal & People Development
Essential
- Ability to work independently and work as part of a team.
- Ability to manage stressful, distressing and emotionally difficult situations.
- Conducts self and behaves in a professional manner at all times
- Works flexibly to accommodate patient/service needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with palliative care patients
- Involvement in care planning
Desirable
- NHS experience
- Previous experience of being a generic therapy worker within a multi-disciplinary team
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 19 May 2025
