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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

12d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • United Kingdom
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant foundation degree or equivalent, HCA or support work experience, strong communication and assessment skills, and confidence with computer systems and teaching.
  • You will assess patients’ needs, create care plans, empower independence, deliver hands-on care, and work on a rota basis within the Intermediate Care Service. Business insurance is required.

Requirements

  • Foundation degree, NVQ Level 5 or evidence of working towards one of these qualifications, relevant to this role
  • Previous experience as an HCA, Community Support Worker or Therapy Assistant
  • Previous experience undertaking patient assessments.
  • Good communication skills to include concise and effective verbal and written reports
  • Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback to senior staff
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Previous experience undertaking assessments and rehab
  • Able to motivate people and monitor progress
  • Ability to cope with and analyse changing situations
  • Prioritisation skills
  • Confident computer skills with word and patient record systems
  • Teaching skills
  • Knowledge of risk assessment

Responsibilities

  • Your Role Will
  • Involve assessing patients’ care needs and writing care and support plans whilst championing a strengths-based approach to care provision.
  • Empowering patients to be as independent as possible and building on their existing support networks.
  • In addition, you will also deliver hands on care to patients, ensuring the highest quality of care leading to extremely satisfied patients.
  • To have a vehicle for use for work purposes and have business insurance. To work as part of a rota covering the Trust’s Intermediate Care Service 08:00-20:00 7 days a week.

FAQs

What is the main focus of the Associate Practitioner role at ICAST?

The main focus of the Associate Practitioner role at ICAST is to support patients in their own homes, assess their care needs, write care plans, and empower them to be as independent as possible, alongside delivering hands-on care.

What qualifications are required for the Associate Practitioner position?

A minimum of a Level 5 qualification in a relevant subject, such as a Foundation degree or NVQ Level 5, is required for the Associate Practitioner position.

Is prior experience necessary for this role?

Yes, candidates should have previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA), Community Support Worker, or Therapy Assistant, in addition to experience in undertaking patient assessments.

Are there any specific skills required for the Associate Practitioner position?

Essential skills include good communication, the ability to follow instructions, experience in assessments and rehabilitation, motivation, prioritization skills, and confident computer skills.

Does this position offer opportunities for professional development?

Yes, the position offers ongoing training and professional development, regular 1:1 supervisions, and access to various training opportunities.

Is a vehicle required for this role?

Yes, access to a vehicle for work purposes, including business insurance and a valid license, is essential for the Associate Practitioner role.

Are there specific hours of work for this position?

The role is part of a seven-day service, requiring a mix of week days and weekends, with shift patterns usually totaling 7.5 hours between 8 am and 9 pm.

Can foreign applicants apply for this position?

No, this position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship; applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

What type of team will the Associate Practitioner be part of?

The Associate Practitioner will be one of the first members of the newly developed Interim Care and Support Team (ICAST) focused on supporting patients in their own homes.

Does the Trust promote work-life balance?

Yes, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and encourages flexible working arrangements to meet both staff and service needs.

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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Our vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities.

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. As well as a performing, well led and ambitious Foundation Trust, we have exciting times ahead of us. The Trust’s vision is to lead in delivering exceptional health and well being services to our communities. Turning our vision into reality, we are continuing to make significant invest in our infrastructure and facilities, striving for excellence and empowering our people to deliver excellence. Providing a supportive, dynamic MDT working environment, allowing our teams to deliver high quality patient care and achieving work life balance, whilst encouraging continuous professional development. We are proud of the ambitions laid out in our strategy, Our Future FHFT, including our vision to be a leader in Health & Wellbeing, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Services are delivered from three main hospital sites: Frimley Park Hospital (Camberley) Heatherwood Hospital (Ascot) Wexham Park Hospital (Slough) Additionally, the Trust delivers outpatient and diagnostic services from Aldershot, Farnham, Fleet, Windsor, Maidenhead and Bracknell bringing a range of services closer to these communities. We are also proud to host the Defence Medical Group South East at Frimley Park with military surgical, medical and nursing personnel working alongside the hospital's NHS staff providing care to patients in all specialties. We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR – Epic – went live in June 2022 and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment. Our three core values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients.