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Job Summary
Please note that this job does not meet the salary requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK. To work as part of the Community Therapy Team at Telford and Wrekin community health services providing high quality care and rehabilitation.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received; we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
* To take responsibility for a defined group of patients following delegation by the Registered Health Care Professional.
* Work under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Health Professional to provide health care support to an identified caseload - this may be in an inpatient or community setting including the patient's own place of residence.
* To work within agreed protocols within the designated work area.
* Maintain agreed, acceptable standards of care and only undertake duties within own personal competence following training/education and assessment of competency.
About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Date posted: 06 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 825-6790633-OPS-A
Job locations: Telford and Wrekin Community Health Services, Halesfield 6, Telford, TF7 4BF
Job responsibilities:
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Foundation Degree in Science (FdSC) in Integrated Care OR Assistant Practitioner Level 5 course modules and clinical competencies OR Assistant Practitioner Health Higher Apprenticeship OR Equivalent qualifications.
Experience Essential:
* Demonstrable experience of working within a clinical setting.
* Experience delivering personal and clinical care.
Knowledge and Skills Essential:
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Good IT skills and computer literate.
* Ability to develop knowledge and skills in providing healthcare support, evaluation of treatment plans and reassessment of care within agreed protocols.
Other Essential:
* Ability to meet travel needs of the post.
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: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address: Telford and Wrekin Community Health Services, Halesfield 6, Telford, TF7 4BF
Employer's website: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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