Associate Practitioner | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

To work as a proactive member of the team providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to patients as part of the 2-hour response to patients at risk of admission to hospital.

To work autonomously, assuming responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner. To work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.

Working as a trusted assessor undertaking initial assessments and functional assessments as delegated by registered staff and supporting clinical staff with treatment and rehab input. Assess and set up rehabilitation, support, and treatment programmes. Work within scope of competence.

Complete complex manual handling under guidance from registered professionals.

Identify and signpost for ongoing treatment and preventative input.

1. To assess, review and treat patients according to clinical need

2. To assist with activities of daily living as required

3. Complex moving and handling under guidance from registered professionals

4. Assess transfers, mobility, stairs

5. Equipment assessment and provision

6. Clinical monitoring of a patient's condition

7. Escalation and handover to registered clinicians

8. Risk assessments both in terms of direct patient safety and environment

9. Clinical falls risk assessments

10. Signposting to ongoing services

11. Provide patient focused care, support, education rehabilitation to patients to support the delivery of an agreed plan of care. Promote patient independence. Support the patients to achieve their individualised goals

12. Undertake initial assessments of new patients as delegated by the registered staff includingearly identification of risks and development of appropriate care plans

13. Provide the range of clinical support as required within Hospital at Home team

14. Following training, be responsible for a clinical case load in consultation with the relevant professionals and following codes of practice and professional guidelines

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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1. Maintain and foster positive relationships between all members of staff, supporting an integrated approach thus developing professionalism through the service

2. Ensure good communication both verbally and via formal documentation with all members of the multidisciplinary team. Liaise with other health care professionals to promote patient wellbeing

3. Attend meetings pertinent to your role and disseminate relevant information. Actively participate in working parties relevant to your role

4. To maintain the high standards of the department by contributing towards individual and team objectives

5. To attend and actively participate in team meetings and training

6. To actively participate in appraisal and objective setting

7. To maintain minimum training standards at all times