Assistant Practitioner in 26 Bennerley Road, Bulwell in26 Bennerley Road, Bulwell PUBLISHED MON 3 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, enthusiastic, conscientious,

Experience
d and motivated assistant practitioner with a keen interest in the holistic working model, to join the At home clinical team which is part of Urgent Community Response, Pathway 1 and Reablement services.The service consists of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Registered Mental health nurse, Assistant Practitioners, Rehabilitation Support Workers and administrative support. The aim of the MDT is to provide assessment and rehabilitation to patients who require urgent intervention to prevent hospital admission, support and assessment to facilitate hospital discharge and further reablement to patient who maybe at risk of deterioration or hospitalisation.We are a dynamic, developing organisation with well recognised rehabilitation services providing assessment, education, advice, support and rehabilitation for patients within our local community.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be expected to work holistically alongside the multidisaplinary team which consists of Physiotherapist, occupational therapists, Nurses, Registered mental health nurses and rehabilitation support works. Our team provide comprehensive assessments to patients who are at risk of hospital admission, along with facilitating discharges from the Acute hospitals.You will need to be able to use your own initiative within your own limitations to support the clinicians to provide gold standard quality care to our patients within the local community.The ideal candidate would be someone with

Experience
of working within the health and social care sector, who can demonstrate they have the skills and qualities to work holistically in a fast paced environment. You will be expected to complete holistic assessments, order and assess equipment and minor adaptations within your scope of practice, assess, review and set goals for patients.In return you will be offered a comprehensive induction, access to internal and external training, exposure to a range of clinical expertise within our team, along with regular supervision.

About us
We are aprovider of NHS Community Health Services, CityCare exists to support thehealth and wellbeing of all local people, working alongside other health andcare partners to achieve this. We are a value driven, people business with apassion for excellence. Our vision and social purpose is to make a differenceeveryday to the health & wellbeing of our communities and our values ofkindness, respect, trust and honesty lie at the heart of everything we do,guiding how we work together with partners and each other to consistentlydeliver high quality compassionate care. As a social enterprise we aim to addsocial value by investing in the future of our local communities and helping tomake a difference in peoples lives.CityCare valuethe benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applicationsfrom candidates who identify as disabled, LGBT+ or from a Black, Asian orMinority Ethnic (BAME) background, as they are currently under-representedwithin our organisation.We are proud to be a forces-friendlyorganisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, andmilitary spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions youbring.CityCare is anequal opportunities employer. We are positive about employing people withdisabilities. If you require your application in a different format pleasecontact People Services on . CityCare is committed to theprotection of vulnerable adults and children.

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Date posted
November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4

Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
B9826-PAUD-6378

Job location
sAspect House (Citywide)Aspect Business Park26 Bennerley Road, BulwellNottinghamshireNG6 8WR

Job description

Job responsibilities
Job PurposeTo work alongside Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Rehabilitation Support Workers to provide assessment and treatment intervention to people within the Nottingham City Community, who are at risk of hospital admission or to facilitate discharge from hospital.To support the work of the clinicians, providing assessments of needs, and working across professional boundaries and within legislation, policies and procedures and core values. You will be working in a variety of settings. You will participate actively in the services training strategy, including in-service training and multi-agency training.DimensionsImplement and progression physio related care plansAssist occupational therapists on initial assessments and discharge planningSupporting the nursing team with a variety of nursing taskLiaise with other professionals when required such as social workers CHC assessorsWorking in partnership with other organisationsMaintaining professional standardsFollowing and setting goals for patientsAwareness of treatment and therapy programmesAssessment of individual needsUnderstanding of CHC, MCA and Best interest decisionsKey ResponsibilitiesManagement & LeadershipTo provide support to other Assistant Practitioners as appropriate.Clinical SkillsTo undertake individual treatment and interventions with clients under the supervision of qualified staff.to refer service users to external agencies and specialists when their needs are beyond the assistant practitioner role (See A.P guidelines)To accept responsibility for designated caseload, working independently taking an active role in promoting independence and meeting the needs of the service user.To promote wellbeing, safe mobility, transfers and effective communication. To provide instruction, advice and intervention to service users and carers in line with the multi disciplinary team guidelines, (see A.P guidelines).To assess, provide, fit and demonstrate use of a wide range of equipment to promote independence. (See A.P guidelines)To assess for and commission a range of adaptations in line with the multi disciplinary team guidelines (see A.P guidelines).To attend and contribute to team meetings and case discussions using effective communication.To maintain comprehensive and accurate records in line with employers policesTo promote health and wellbeing with all citizensTo undertake basic wound care tasks as delegated by the District Nurse.To undertake a range of nursing competencies, as per the AP competency framework.ProfessionalPolicyTo be actively involved in Clinical Governance, implement policies and proposing practice changes.To comply with organisations Lone Working Policy and local team guidelines at all times when working alone.Planning and OrganisationTo be responsible for own time and caseload management.To liaise effectively with other professionals and agencies to enhance rehabilitation within the boundaries of Nottingham CityCare Partnership CIC and Social Care.To use information technology on a daily basis to record information and statistics, to aid communication and produce reports.To ensure the Health and Safety of staff and clients at all times in accordance with Health and Safety legislation, Trust policy and procedures.To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required.TrainingTo comply with and complete statutory and mandatory training in line with Nottingham CityCare Partnership policy.To attend training events as appropriate to support your continuing professional development.To maintain a continuing professional development portfolio identifying learning objectives.To actively participate in your own supervision, annual performance review and personal development plan.

Job description

Person Specification

Experience
Essential

Experience
of multi-disciplinary team working in a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting.

Experience
managing own workload in a team setting

Experience
of working with individuals and/or groups within a Health Care, Social Care, Voluntary Care setting.

Experience
of working with individuals who have long-term conditions.

Experience
of record keeping and accurate data recording.

Experience
of working in the community and acute sector

Experience
of the UK Healthcare systemDesirable

Experience
of working in a community setting.

Experience
of working at Band 3/equivalent level in a health or social care setting

Experience
of providing health or social care to clients

Experience
of using databasesSpecial CriteriaEssentialAll appointments are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance.Ability to be flexible over hours worked within

Contract
ed hours to meet the needs of the service.Ability to work out of hours.Full driving licence or the ability to travel between locations across the city including out of hours.Knowledge and skillsEssentialKnowledge of differing professional area procedures and practices (e.g. nursing, physiotherapy or occupational therapy)Knowledge of Health and Social Care provision.Knowledge of need and risk in relation to Health Care provision in the community.Understanding the concepts of assessment and care planning.Knowledge of the roles of the members of the multi professional team.Awareness of Rehabilitation and/or Nursing Care process.Awareness of promoting/enabling independence and self-care.Awareness of a range of activity of daily living equipment and adaptations.Effective communication skills (Verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills and IT skillsAbility to prioritise and plan workload.Ability to follow the Health Care Support Workers code of conduct policy and maintain professional boundaries.Ability to recognise the need for help and support from other professionals.Ability to contribute to the effective working of a team.Ability to complete a standard assessment of need and take appropriate action.Ability to involve individuals in a person-centered approach to care.Negotiation skillsAbility to access support from team when required.Ability to work autonomouslyDesirableKnowledge of specific nursing and rehabilitation interventionsAwareness of Mental Health issuesKnowledge of how to access equipment and adaptations.Ability to lead group activity sessions.Ability to take on administration and organisational tasks within a team.Ability to support the teams referral processConflict management skills

Experience
of completing referrals to other agencies within Nottinghamshire health and social care setting e.g. Transfer of Care, Social services assessment bedsSpecial CriteriaEssentialAll appointments are subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance.Ability to be flexible over hours worked within

Contract
ed hours to meet the needs of the service.Ability to work out of hours.Full driving licence with business insurance and the ability to travel between locations. Access to own vehicle is essential on a daily basis for work purposes

Qualifications
EssentialEducated to Foundation degree or equivalent in a health-related disciplineDesirableNVQ/QCF 3 in health and social care

Person Specification

Experience
Essential

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.Employer

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