Assistant Practitioner

The Reablement Team assists patients requiring additional

support and rehabilitation on discharge from hospital, and those in the

community who need increased care or therapy input. Interventions and

assessments are holistic, person centred, and focused on maximising

independence. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. This is an

exciting opportunity to work under the guidance of qualified therapists whilst

working closely with other disciplines, gaining knowledge and experience across

a variety of specialities.

As a valued member of the reablement team, you

will work closely with health and social care team members, having the unique

opportunity to experience both sectors. Working under the guidance of qualified

therapists, you will deliver person-centred interventions and support service

users in following tailored reablement programmes. You will manage a caseload

of appropriate reablement cases, regularly reviewing progress, adapting support

plans where appropriate, and maintaining a strong focus on achieving positive

outcomes.

You will be part of a supportive

multidisciplinary team that includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists,

nurses, therapy assistants and social care colleagues. Through collaborative

working, you will help ensure that each individual's needs are met through a

coordinated and holistic approach. Regular clinical supervision and

professional support are provided.

Flexible

working arrangements considered.

The post

Holder will

Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and

the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.

Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the

highest standards of professionalism.

Hold a small caseload of simple patients under the guidance of Occupational

Therapists and Physiotherapists, co-ordinating the appropriate patient centred

care and reablement plan that promotes independence for the individual.

Be responsible for the timely treatment and regular reviews of patients

who have clear rehabilitation goals under the guidance of qualified therapists.

Work alongside other health and social care colleagues all working

together to provide a patient centred service, aiming to enable service users

to remain safely in their own homes and be as independent as they can be.

For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,

we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals

and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health

and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of

all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over

100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible

working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,

and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value

diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,

and ethnicities.

What we offer;

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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to

33 days with long service

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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work

unsocial hours

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Flexible and agile working opportunities

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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support

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Wide range of supportive staff networks

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Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our

website.

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Experience

Additional Criteria

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Qualifications