Assistant Practitioner (Therapy) inPeterborough inPeterborough PUBLISHED THU 21 NOV 2024

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum, pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

HEARING LOSS INTERMEDIATE CARE UNIT NHS VEHICLE

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust ruVJ0e8X

Opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment within the Intermediate Care Unit.

Ability to showcase and enhance high-level patient care skills while promoting independence.

Strong emphasis on personal growth and development with continuous learning opportunities.

Experience working autonomously under the direction of registered practitioners, allowing for professional independence.

Engagement in meaningful work focused on preventing hospital admissions and reducing inpatient stays.

Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing teamwork skills and professional relationships.

The role of Assistant Practitioner (Therapy) at the Intermediate Care Unit within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust involves providing high-quality patient care and support in a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of registered practitioners, using clinical judgment to evaluate patient progress and implement therapy interventions such as exercise programs and the provision of mobility aids. Strong organisational skills and effective communication are essential, as the role requires interacting with patients, carers, and colleagues to promote independence and ensure timely and appropriate care, thus mitigating the need for hospital admissions.

Candidates should possess a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle, as independent travel around the county is necessary to meet service deadlines. A commitment to personal development and a willingness to learn new skills are highly valued, as is the ability to foster collaborative relationships within the healthcare team and address the varied communication needs of patients. Overall, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about delivering excellent care in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

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.

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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.

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1. Can you tell us about your background in healthcare and what led you to apply for this role in Intermediate Care?

2. What aspects of working in an Intermediate Care Unit do you find most appealing, and why?

3. Describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to a patient with difficulties in understanding. How did you ensure they comprehended the information?

4. How would you approach building rapport with a patient who may be distressed or resistant to treatment?

5. Can you provide an example of how you have helped a patient achieve greater independence? What strategies did you use?

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1. Can you tell us about your background in healthcare and what led you to apply for this role in Intermediate Care?

2. What aspects of working in an Intermediate Care Unit do you find most appealing, and why?

3. Describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to a patient with difficulties in understanding. How did you ensure they comprehended the information?

4. How would you approach building rapport with a patient who may be distressed or resistant to treatment?

5. Can you provide an example of how you have helped a patient achieve greater independence? What strategies did you use?

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