Job summary Are you someone who is looking for a new role within rehabilitation and reablement in a inpatient setting? This could be the role for you. An exciting new opportunity for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to work as part of a therapy team at Carlton Court intermediate inpatient care unit based in Lowestoft. The post holder will be expected to provide clinical skills to manage a caseload of patients using evidence based practice in order to achieve their goals. This post is 22.5 hours per week. Main duties of the job The post holder will provide a high standard of care as part of a multi-disciplinary team to patients within the intermediate care service and patients own homes. The post holder will be working as an autonomous practitioner applying a high level of clinical reasoning to ensure that individualised care is delivered safely. The post holder will be responsible for delivering an Intermediate Care service for patients with highly complex needs within a ward-based setting however there may be a requirement to work across a wider community setting. The emphasis of the service will be reablement of patients in order to promote: Faster recovery from illness Prevention of unnecessary acute hospital admissions Prevention of premature admission to long term residential care Support for a timely discharge from hospital Maximize independent living. Develop and maintain clinical skills in line with the roles job description. About us ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders. We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future. At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received. Date posted 21 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B9849-104-24 Job locations Carlton Court Hospital St. Peters Road Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8AG Job description Job responsibilities Patient Care Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers, respecting patient confidentiality with privacy and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements. Communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to patients, relatives or carers, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating and empathetic skills are required. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence based cost effective care. Work in partnership with senior members of the team to review the delegated caseload and ensure the care provided is of high quality. Work with patients towards self-care and independence utilising health coaching techniques Work to support families and carers. Be aware of the effects of illness on the family. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver supportive care to patients approaching end of Life. Support the admission and discharge process by liaising with patients and families, completing timely home visits, liaising with families re access and equipment delivery. Plan and organise a range of clinical activities to ensure best practice is delivered. Take, record and report blood pressure, respiration, pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels as necessary. Be able to recognise the deteriorating condition. Complete washing and dressing assessments, kitchen assessments. Refer to social care services as required. Discharge patients from service. Arrange care packages in accordance with protocol. Prescribe exercise and mobility programmes within the scope of practice. Assess level of support required with medication, Administer, Assist, Prompt, None. Participate in the promotion of education and training to patients. Initiate, delegate and progress or adapt treatment plans for non-complex patients. Assist the senior staff with admissions. Assess, provide and fit small aids and equipment within the protocols. Order therapeutic and rehabilitative equipment. Complete access, home, discharge home visits safely. Take responsibility for the safe use of clinical equipment. Team Working and Development Contribute to, support and promote ECCHs, strategic direction, values and culture in relation to proactive and reactive services. Participate in clinical supervision within the team as required. Participate and maintain a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical area.to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery of high standards of care. Contribute to an environment conducive to effective working, respecting and supporting staff to deliver high quality clinical services. Contribute to change and innovation within the team. Engage in personal development; maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with role. Be wholly accountable for practice taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and competence. Contribute to the effective use of resources. To support evidence to meet the Care Quality Commission (CQC) fundamental standards. Adhere to Organisational Policies and guidance. Clinical Governance Contribute to clinical governance reports covering all aspects of activity. Actively participates in audits, monitoring of care and reporting of activity as requested, and as a result of the team identifying areas of concern, or areas for development. Ensure that evidence is available and updated to demonstrate the Care Quality Commission fundamental standards are being met. To be able to maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with ECCH Policy. Professional/Personal Maintain own professional integrity, being respectful and honest at all times. Maintain own knowledge and skills in order to be an effective clinician. Work positively with the Multidisciplinary Team ensuring that the team focus on the needs of the patient. Professional Development and Education Ensure that the clinical environment and team promote learning and development of each other and visiting students of all disciplines. Encourage and facilitate team members to develop professionally and meet the competencies set for their role. Participate in own appraisal. Communication and Interpersonal Relationships Competent with Information Technology (IT), systm one or generic case management software and able to manage own emails and online training. Actively participate in projects across the Organisation. Other Responsibilities The post holder will be expected to participate in a rota system of shift working to cover a 6- day a week service. To travel between ECCH sites for meetings and training All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role. Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone. Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together. Job description Job responsibilities Patient Care Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers, respecting patient confidentiality with privacy and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds and requirements. Communicate complex, sensitive or contentious information to patients, relatives or carers, where persuasive, motivational, negotiating and empathetic skills are required. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence based cost effective care. Work in partnership with senior members of the team to review the delegated caseload and ensure the care provided is of high quality. Work with patients towards self-care and independence utilising health coaching techniques Work to support families and carers. Be aware of the effects of illness on the family. Work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver supportive care to patients approaching end of Life. Support the admission and discharge process by liaising with patients and families, completing timely home visits, liaising with families re access and equipment delivery. Plan and organise a range of clinical activities to ensure best practice is delivered. Take, record and report blood pressure, respiration, pulse rate and oxygen saturation levels as necessary. Be able to recognise the deteriorating condition. Complete washing and dressing assessments, kitchen assessments. Refer to social care services as required. Discharge patients from service. Arrange care packages in accordance with protocol. Prescribe exercise and mobility programmes within the scope of practice. Assess level of support required with medication, Administer, Assist, Prompt, None. Participate in the promotion of education and training to patients. Initiate, delegate and progress or adapt treatment plans for non-complex patients. Assist the senior staff with admissions. Assess, provide and fit small aids and equipment within the protocols. Order therapeutic and rehabilitative equipment. Complete access, home, discharge home visits safely. Take responsibility for the safe use of clinical equipment. Team Working and Development Contribute to, support and promote ECCHs, strategic direction, values and culture in relation to proactive and reactive services. Participate in clinical supervision within the team as required. Participate and maintain a learning environment and maximise opportunities for education and development in the clinical area.to enhance individual development and performance in the delivery of high standards of care. Contribute to an environment conducive to effective working, respecting and supporting staff to deliver high quality clinical services. Contribute to change and innovation within the team. Engage in personal development; maintain competence, knowledge and skills commensurate with role. Be wholly accountable for practice taking every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge and competence. Contribute to the effective use of resources. To support evidence to meet the Care Quality Commission (CQC) fundamental standards. Adhere to Organisational Policies and guidance. Clinical Governance Contribute to clinical governance reports covering all aspects of activity. Actively participates in audits, monitoring of care and reporting of activity as requested, and as a result of the team identifying areas of concern, or areas for development. Ensure that evidence is available and updated to demonstrate the Care Quality Commission fundamental standards are being met. To be able to maintain legible, accurate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with ECCH Policy. Professional/Personal Maintain own professional integrity, being respectful and honest at all times. Maintain own knowledge and skills in order to be an effective clinician. Work positively with the Multidisciplinary Team ensuring that the team focus on the needs of the patient. Professional Development and Education Ensure that the clinical environment and team promote learning and development of each other and visiting students of all disciplines. Encourage and facilitate team members to develop professionally and meet the competencies set for their role. Participate in own appraisal. Communication and Interpersonal Relationships Competent with Information Technology (IT), systm one or generic case management software and able to manage own emails and online training. Actively participate in projects across the Organisation. Other Responsibilities The post holder will be expected to participate in a rota system of shift working to cover a 6- day a week service. To travel between ECCH sites for meetings and training All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role. Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone. Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together. Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Demonstrates understanding of rehabilitation. Enthusiastic and committed to individualised goal directed care. Willing to challenge poor practice. Understanding of all aspects of clinical governance appropriate to level of experience and role. Knowledge of the CQC fundamental standards. To be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients under the direction of a registered nurse/therapist. Ability to prioritise own workload. Act on unplanned situations utilising appropriate clinical judgement. Able to carry out clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, blood glucose monitoring and oxygen saturation levels. Able to undertake phlebotomy. Able to undertake simple wound dressings. Ability to complete system one training in order to comply with record keeping requirements of the role. Experience Essential Evidence of working in a hospital/community setting within a health/domiciliary or social care multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience within a secondary care environment Qualifications Essential Good numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualifications, e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ Level 3 qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level Personal Attributes Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent Organisational skills and good time management. Ability to communicate appropriately to a wide variety of people. Ability to work on own initiative and independently without direct supervision Use of a computer to access emails, use of internet. Willing to work flexible hours / location to accommodate the needs of the service this includes internal rotation (days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays). Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together). Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required. Person Specification Skills and Knowledge Essential Demonstrates understanding of rehabilitation. Enthusiastic and committed to individualised goal directed care. Willing to challenge poor practice. Understanding of all aspects of clinical governance appropriate to level of experience and role. Knowledge of the CQC fundamental standards. To be able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the needs of patients under the direction of a registered nurse/therapist. Ability to prioritise own workload. Act on unplanned situations utilising appropriate clinical judgement. Able to carry out clinical observations including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, blood glucose monitoring and oxygen saturation levels. Able to undertake phlebotomy. Able to undertake simple wound dressings. Ability to complete system one training in order to comply with record keeping requirements of the role. Experience Essential Evidence of working in a hospital/community setting within a health/domiciliary or social care multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience within a secondary care environment Qualifications Essential Good numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE level or equivalent including Maths and English Diploma or equivalent appropriate qualifications, e.g. foundation degree; or NVQ Level 3 qualification plus short courses or relevant experience to diploma level Personal Attributes Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent Organisational skills and good time management. Ability to communicate appropriately to a wide variety of people. Ability to work on own initiative and independently without direct supervision Use of a computer to access emails, use of internet. Willing to work flexible hours / location to accommodate the needs of the service this includes internal rotation (days, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays). Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together). Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required. 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 Employer name East Coast Community Healthcare CIC Address Carlton Court Hospital St. Peters Road Carlton Colville Lowestoft Suffolk NR33 8AG Employer's website https://www.ecch.org/ (Opens in a new tab)