Assistant Practitioner (Therapy) • Peterborough Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nAssistant Practitioner (Therapy) with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust in Peterborough\n\n Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities If you love to be challenged, then a role in our Intermediate Care Unit might be right for you. If you are looking for a dynamic role where you are able to showcase your high level of patient care, as well as your strong team work ethic, this is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate added value in a challenging environment. You will need to have strong organisational skills, promoting personal growth and development. We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic, reliable staff who want to learn new skills and have a thirst for knowledge. If you are passionate about delivering a high-quality service to patients and relatives, then this position might be just right for you. If you love to be challenged, then a role in our Intermediate Care Unit might be right for you. If you are looking for a dynamic role where you are able to showcase your high level of patient care, as well as your strong team work ethic, this is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate added value in a challenging environment. You will need to have strong organisational skills, promoting personal growth and development. We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic, reliable staff who want to learn new skills and have a thirst for knowledge. If you are passionate about delivering a high-quality service to patients and relatives, then this position might be just right for you. About us Please note for this role you will be required to travel independently around the county meeting strict time deadlines. You will need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have use of a vehicle. You cannot use public transport for this role as this is not a reliable form of transport and will not allow you to meet service needs. Please confirm in your application that you meet the specified criteria. Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities To work autonomously under the direction of a registered practitioner within the Intermediate Care Team. To use clinical judgement to evaluate patient progress, including the recording of objective and subjective measurements. To assess for, plan and implement and evaluate therapy interventions, such as exercise programmes (group or individual), provision of mobility aids, measuring and fitting adaptive equipment, minor and major adaptations. Promoting independence and wherever possible to avoid hospital admission and reduce inpatient length of stay to ensure those patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately contributing to maintaining a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment for all patients/clients and carers. To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication, e.g., hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems, and pain. You will establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with patients, carers, colleagues, and other health care professionals, identifying when to refer into other services as appropriate. This will enable you to assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment. *DVLA have a number ofreciprocalarrangements with overseas countries, for further information please visit the DVLA website "}