Assistant Practitioner in Southport inSouthport PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
PERMANENT
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust rDYcspZ6
Job description
Job summary
ICRAS (Integrated Reablement and Assessment Service) within Southport & Formby is a unique service providing a rapid responsive approach to support hospital admission avoidance and early hospital discharges from a care transfer hub persepective.We're looking for therapy assistants to join our multidisciplinary teams across Southport & Formby. If you're motivated, with a therapy
Experience
, a passion to be part this service, and share our aim for perfect care, we'd like to hear from you.The role can involve working across ICRAS supporting our rehabilitation hubs, care transfer hub and community, which will enable you to develop skills and flourish within your career.If this interests you, come and join our fantastic team.We're a very supportive team with advanced clinical practitioners, senior nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, therapy and health practitioner assistants.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively within the team and with other agencies to deliver therapeutic interventions to promote patients well being and functional independence.Work within the skills and competencies expected of the role.Be accountable for own clinical practice and personal development.Deliver care in line with national quality standards and Trust policy.Act as an advocate and champion for clients.Lead on health promotion activities as required.Undertake clinical tasks, following patient specific direction.Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.Participate in individual clinical supervision and appraisal.Support the delivery/completion of audits within the team.Undertake all relevant mandatory training.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively
Experience
d, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
350-CC76Job location
sICRAS Urgent Care, Southport & FormbyCurzon RoadSouthportPR8 9PL
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively within the team and with other agencies to deliver local and national health priorities and objectives.2. Accept clinical responsibility for a manageable caseload, where appropriate.3. Be accountable for own clinical practice.4. Deliver care in line with national quality standards and Trust policy.5. Work within the skills and competencies expected of the role.6. Provide clinical support and knowledge to support staff.7. Act as an advocate and champion for clients.8. Support clinical staff in managing long term conditions.9. Organise and facilitate groups and /or individuals to develop self-care skills.10. Identify the need for and initiate referrals to internal/external partners, within agreed parameters.11. Develop person specific goals with individuals, carers and colleagues.12. Enable individuals to develop the necessary skills to improve own health and lifestyle.13. Contribute to health needs assessment of a defined area of the population.14. Undertake risk assessment on a defined patient population in line with relevant guidelines.15. Lead on health promotion activities as required.16. Undertake clinical tasks, following patient specific direction.17. Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.18. Provide leadership, mentorship and role modelling to support staff within the clinical team.19. Participate in individual clinical supervision.20. Participate in mentorship and clinical supervision with the team.21. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation policies and procedures.22. Provide information as requested.23. Participate in audit as required by the organisation.24. Undertake the relevant foundation degree.25. Undertake all relevant mandatory training.26. Develop and maintain own knowledge and skills through the use of competency frameworks and continuous professional development (CPD) and personal development process (PDP).27. The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.28. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFoundation Degree or equivalent or equivalent work based
Experience
.
Experience
EssentialAssessing, planning and implementing individualised programmes of care.Understanding local and national influences on health care delivery, including Public Health.
Experience
of previous work in health care.Clinical Governance and Risk Management.Actively Involved in professional development.Knowledge of Health Promotion strategiesDesirableKnowledge of developing self care skills in patients/clientsSkillsEssentialExcellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.Ability to travel, for work purposesValuesEssentialContinuous ImprovementAccountabilityRespectfulnessEnthusiasmSupportHigh professional standardsResponsive to service usersEngaging leadership styleStrong customer service beliefTransparency and honestyDiscreetChange oriented
Person Specification
Experience
.
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
Details
ICRAS (Integrated Reablement and Assessment Service) within Southport & Formby is a unique service providing a rapid responsive approach to support hospital admission avoidance and early hospital discharges from a care transfer hub persepective.We're looking for therapy assistants to join our multidisciplinary teams across Southport & Formby. If you're motivated, with a therapy
Experience
, a passion to be part this service, and share our aim for perfect care, we'd like to hear from you.The role can involve working across ICRAS supporting our rehabilitation hubs, care transfer hub and community, which will enable you to develop skills and flourish within your career.If this interests you, come and join our fantastic team.We're a very supportive team with advanced clinical practitioners, senior nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, therapy and health practitioner assistants.
Main duties of the job
Work collaboratively within the team and with other agencies to deliver therapeutic interventions to promote patients well being and functional independence.Work within the skills and competencies expected of the role.Be accountable for own clinical practice and personal development.Deliver care in line with national quality standards and Trust policy.Act as an advocate and champion for clients.Lead on health promotion activities as required.Undertake clinical tasks, following patient specific direction.Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.Participate in individual clinical supervision and appraisal.Support the delivery/completion of audits within the team.Undertake all relevant mandatory training.
About us
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands.We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities.At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively
Experience
d, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so.Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
350-CC76Job location
sICRAS Urgent Care, Southport & FormbyCurzon RoadSouthportPR8 9PL
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively within the team and with other agencies to deliver local and national health priorities and objectives.2. Accept clinical responsibility for a manageable caseload, where appropriate.3. Be accountable for own clinical practice.4. Deliver care in line with national quality standards and Trust policy.5. Work within the skills and competencies expected of the role.6. Provide clinical support and knowledge to support staff.7. Act as an advocate and champion for clients.8. Support clinical staff in managing long term conditions.9. Organise and facilitate groups and /or individuals to develop self-care skills.10. Identify the need for and initiate referrals to internal/external partners, within agreed parameters.11. Develop person specific goals with individuals, carers and colleagues.12. Enable individuals to develop the necessary skills to improve own health and lifestyle.13. Contribute to health needs assessment of a defined area of the population.14. Undertake risk assessment on a defined patient population in line with relevant guidelines.15. Lead on health promotion activities as required.16. Undertake clinical tasks, following patient specific direction.17. Communicate effectively with patients and carers recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.18. Provide leadership, mentorship and role modelling to support staff within the clinical team.19. Participate in individual clinical supervision.20. Participate in mentorship and clinical supervision with the team.21. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation policies and procedures.22. Provide information as requested.23. Participate in audit as required by the organisation.24. Undertake the relevant foundation degree.25. Undertake all relevant mandatory training.26. Develop and maintain own knowledge and skills through the use of competency frameworks and continuous professional development (CPD) and personal development process (PDP).27. The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.28. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFoundation Degree or equivalent or equivalent work based
Experience
.
Experience
EssentialAssessing, planning and implementing individualised programmes of care.Understanding local and national influences on health care delivery, including Public Health.
Experience
of previous work in health care.Clinical Governance and Risk Management.Actively Involved in professional development.Knowledge of Health Promotion strategiesDesirableKnowledge of developing self care skills in patients/clientsSkillsEssentialExcellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.Ability to travel, for work purposesValuesEssentialContinuous ImprovementAccountabilityRespectfulnessEnthusiasmSupportHigh professional standardsResponsive to service usersEngaging leadership styleStrong customer service beliefTransparency and honestyDiscreetChange oriented
Person Specification
Experience
.
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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To work as an Assistant Practitioner in the UK, you will need a combination of clinical and interpersonal skills, as well as specific qualifications. Here are some of the key skills and requirements for this role:
Essential Skills:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Basic knowledge of health care practices and procedures.
- Ability to assist in patient assessments, care planning, and implementation of care.
- Familiarity with safety and risk management in a healthcare setting.
2. Communication Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and team members.
- Ability to provide clear information and support to patients.
3. Interpersonal Skills:
- Empathy and the ability to build rapport with patients.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills for working within multidisciplinary teams.
4. Organizational Skills:
- Time management and the ability to prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
5. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to assess situations and work collaboratively to find solutions to patient care issues.
6. IT Skills:
- Basic computer skills for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Educational Background:
- Typically, a Level 4 qualification in health or social care, such as a Foundation Degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent. Some employers may accept a Level 3 qualification with relevant experience.
- Relevant Experience:
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting is often required, which may include roles such as Health Care Assistant (HCA) or support worker.
- Professional Registration:
- While Assistant Practitioners are not required to be registered with a professional body, having relevant certifications or being part of a recognized organization (e.g., the Nursing and Midwifery Council or Health and Care Professions Council) may enhance job prospects.
Additional Skills:
- Adaptability and Resilience:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing circumstances.
- Knowledge of Policies and Procedures:
- Understanding of healthcare regulations, policies, and ethical considerations.
- Continuous Professional Development:
- Willingness to engage in further training and professional development opportunities.
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