Assistant Practitioner (Carlisle & District)

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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation TrustApplications will be only be accepted from persons already qualified with the AP foundation degree. This role is part of Carlisle and District integrated care community.Responsibilities

As an assistant practitioner, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists and physiotherapists, working with other health and social care professions to develop the ethos of multidisciplinary, integrated care and seamless services ensuring that patient care is delivered to the highest possible standard.The post holder will implement care for patients in the community and other settings, observe the patient’s condition, provide interventions with a rehabilitation therapy focus and evaluate outcomes.Provide support and assistance to registered clinicians in the delivery of community rehabilitation and nursing services.Provide support to registered clinicians in the assessment and management of patients in a manner which respects people’s privacy, dignity and individuality and promotes the independence and well being of patients.Be responsible for a delegated caseload of patients, identified by an allied health professional or registered nurse as being appropriate for the intervention of the post holder. Prioritise own workload dependent on team pressures and dependency of patients.Qualifications and requirements

Essential criteria include the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this.Applicants must document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.Flexible working, five days per week, including weekends and bank holidays will be required to meet the needs of the service.Additional information

Important information about self-isolation and government immigration policy: individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check eligibility prior to applying.Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant applicants meeting essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. See the additional information link under the read this before applying section.The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children; DBS checks are required for this post with costs borne by the candidate, as applicable.Benefits and culture

27 day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 yearsFlexible working schemeExcellent opportunities for developmentCompetitive NHS Pension schemeAccess to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companiesEAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information serviceLease car may be available for this position; further details on appointmentOur five key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time: being clinically led, quality and safety at the heart of the Trust, a positive patient experience, a great place to work, and managing our money ..... full job details .....