Assistant Practitioner - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting new opportunity has arisen to work as an Assistant Practitioner AHP Band 4 alongside the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy with the Community Multiple Sclerosis Team (CMST) and Regional Disability Team (RDT).

CMST and RDT provide community based neuro rehabilitation for people 16 years and over who have a neurological condition (including Multiple sclerosis ( Services are delivered throughout the region both within Walkergate Park in a gym setting and in the community).

This is a full time post working under the direction of the qualified Therapists. You will assist the Therapists to assess and deliver therapy and activity within the objectives of the treatment plan.

In addition there will be opportunities to develop skills through the provision of group therapy sessions as well as individually-tailored therapy sessions to service users.

You will require excellent communication, time management and organisational skills and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

You will be supported by experienced Therapists receiving supervision and CPD opportunities.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future.

In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

CMST and RDT are multidisciplinary teams working in partnership with numerous agencies, including secondary care and third sector organisations.

In order to succeed in this role you will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to demonstrate a calm and professional approach in challenging situations.

Assist the therapist to plan, design and develop therapy and intervention activities within the objectives of the treatment plan.

Use specialist technical and creative skills to facilitate the preparation and

implementation of AHP occupation/communication focused tools and approaches as a member of the MDT in order to promote recovery, wellbeing and maximise independence.

Deliver 1:1 and group treatment to patients monitoring their progress and making minor adaptations as required within sessions.

Contribute their observations of the communication and occupational barriers and strengths of the individuals based on a foundation theoretical knowledge of communication, language and occupation.

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date: 16th May 2024

Closing date: 30th May 2024