Job summary
CPG Rehab,Re-enablement and Recovery unit is a bed-based facility supporting people torecover and regain their independence following a period of illness, trauma,surgery, or significant event. It supports hospital discharges, preventsadmission to hospital or long-term care and promotes independent living. Its amulti-disciplinary service with Nurses, Physiotherapists, OccupationalTherapist, Social Workers, and care staff.
Weprovide a range of therapies and support to assist people in their recovery andregain their independence, enabling them to return to their own homes safelyand with any additional support in place.
If you work wellas part of a team and are motivated, we would welcome your application.
Please note that Care Plus Group are not currentlyregistered to sponsor applicants from outside the EU and EEA.
Main duties of the job
Job Title: Assistant Practitioner
Base: Community Inpatient Unit, Peterhouse Road, Grimsby, DN34 5UX
Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time hours available.
Salary Range 4: £23,360-£25,784 pro-rata per annum
You willsupport the co-ordination of shifts over a 24hr period ensuring that patients are supported throughout their journey with theirphysical, social and wellbeing needs. You will work in liaison with a widerunit based MDT and a range of other health care professionals, includingcommunity nurses, GPs, and case managers to implement bespoke plans ofsupport.
Otherduties include input into the admissions and discharge of service users,staff support and supervision, clinical and social care duties and practicalduties around the day to day running of the service.
It is essential that you hold aFoundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Careor other appropriate topic OR a Level 3 in health or social care withwillingness to work towards level 4 on appointment. You will have experienceand competence in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlookand Access as well as a minimum of 2years proven experience of working in a health and/or social care environment.
You must be able to work arota pattern including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
This would be a rewarding position for the right person. Ifyou would like to know more before you apply, please ringTori Boulton on 01472256767.
About us
Care Plus Group is an employee owned Social Enterprise, establishedin 2011 to deliver NHS community health and social care services and employover 800 people. A key feature of our organisation is the positive culture wehave developed which is based on valuing, trusting, engagement, and involvementof our staff.
We consistently deliver high quality innovative services across NELincolnshire, reflected in an ongoing above 95% customer satisfaction feedback.Our services have received national recognition/commendations and Awardsincluding winning a national HSJ award in November 2021. We hold thehighest possible standard of ISO accreditation and are committed to reducingour carbon footprint.
We offer excellent terms and conditions includingoptional membership to a contributory pension scheme, Independent Providerclosed access to the NHS pension scheme, lease cars, a full induction programmeand an extensive range of CPD/development opportunities. We recognisecontinuous service from partner Health and Care organisations for the purposesof annual leave entitlement.
We are a supportive employer and operate in a waywhich supports family friendly and flexible working. CPG is an equal opportunities employer,committed to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect the samecommitment from all staff and volunteers. As a Disability Confident employer,we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job descriptionis attached as a separate document with the person specification. Please refer to this for more informationbefore completing your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Foundation Degree or Higher Education Certificate (level 4) in Integrated Care or other appropriate topic
2. OR
3. Level 3 in health or social care with willingness to work towards level 4 on appointment
4. Maths and English Level 2 qualification or equivalent level of competence
Desirable
5. Certificate in administration of medication or equivalent
Experience
Essential
6. Experience and competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
7. Minimum 2 years proven experience of working in a health and/or social care environment working effectively as part of a team in a health or social work environment
8. Competence in use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook and Access
Desirable
9. Experience of working with adults over the age of 18
10. Experience of working with SystmOne
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
11. Ability to maintain accurate and legible records
12. Ability to work in a health and social care environment
13. Knowledge and understanding of CQC regulations
14. Knowledge and experience of Mental Capacity Act
15. Team worker but also able to use own initiative
16. Effective communication skills with the ability to receive complex and varied information and to determine the correct course of action.
17. Appreciation of the needs of patients
18. Ability to maintain confidentiality
19. Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy particularly when faced with difficult situations
20. Ability to assist patients with social, personal and physical care needs
21. Customer care skills
22. Knowledge of person-centred approach and outcome-based support planning
23. Making decisions without delegation but know when to consult.
Desirable
24. Administrative skills
25. Supervisory and appraisal skills
26. Knowledge of Intermediate Care and promoting independence ethos
27. Knowledge of the Care Act (2014)
Other
Essential
28. Duties to be undertaken throughout the 24 hour day
29. Ability to demonstrate commitment to Care Plus Group core values