Overview
Are you a compassionate and skilled Assistant Practitioner seeking a meaningful and rewarding role? The Calne, Corsham and Box Community Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified Assistant Practitioner to join our dedicated and dynamic team. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and work efficiently. This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative team where your skills and commitment will truly impact people’s lives. In this role, you will work under the guidance of a team of approachable physiotherapists and occupational therapists, with the chance to develop new skills and engage closely with a wide multidisciplinary team (MDT) in the community setting. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality therapeutic interventions and healthcare in various community environments.
You’ll carry out delegated and independent tasks to provide holistic, proactive care, working with patients to set and achieve realistic goals. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with patients and their families, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and managed. Your responsibilities will include participating in occupational assessments for equipment needs, falls prevention assessments, and providing support in palliative care and rehabilitation for elderly and frail individuals—focusing on promoting independence and quality of life wherever possible. As this is a community-based role, a full UK driving licence and access to a car with business insurance are required.
Responsibilities
* Undertake the assessment of less complex patients and ensure effective treatment in conjunction with agreed objectives.
* Maintain accurate, timely, and relevant clinical records both written and computerised.
* Maintain the safe custody of healthcare records and manage a caseload of less complex patients.
* Treat patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence.
* Undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.
* Maintain appropriate professional standards and ensure agreed criteria are met.
* Work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member.
* Communicate effectively and work in collaboration with patients, carers, other Health Care Professionals, staff from the Primary Care Team and other Trusts.
* Ensure good working relationships and communication with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
Essential qualifications and requirements
* 2 Year Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
* Experience dealing with distressed patients/clients regularly
* Regular use of a VDU
* Ability to concentrate on complex/demanding tasks
* Ability to work as a team member
* Ability to deliver patient-focused care
* Ability to recognise own limitations
* Typing / data inputting skills
* Good communication skills (written, numerical and verbal) including when there are barriers to understanding
* Physical ability to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids
* Undertake specific clinical and therapy skills e.g. taking blood pressure, rehabilitation programs
* Basic understanding of rehabilitation and its application (e.g. personal care skills, leisure work)
* Current full UK driving license and use of a car during working hours
* Ability to cope under pressure
Desirable qualifications
* NVQ 4 or equivalent experience or qualification
Other requirements
* Driven to achieve
* Self-motivated
* Good time management
Benefits
* Competitive Pay & Pension
* Professional Growth: Join our Strive for Better networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide
* Exclusive Rewards: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets and retailers
* Wellbeing Support: 24/7 free wellbeing service, counselling, career coaching, legal advice, and more
* Flexible Pay Options: Wagestream to track earnings and access wages as needed
* Learning & Development: Support from Learning and Development team with e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities
* Recognition & Involvement: Local and national awards, opportunities to contribute ideas, updates from leadership
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident Committed company and support inclusive facilities and adjustments. Safeguarding and safer working practices are a priority and everyone who joins the team is subject to safer recruitment checks, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.
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