Associate Practitioner (Inpatients)

367 Thornaby Road is our wonderful residential bungalow located in a residential community in Thornaby and registered with the local authority, Stockton Borough Council.
The home is for four residents all with severe learning disabilities and complex physical health needs . The staff within the home are employed by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will support the Registered Home Manager (part time - 30 hours) with the day to day running of the home in ensuring that all Trust and CQC requirements are met.
The successful applicant(s) will work as shift lead alongside Health Care Assistants and will ensure that person centred care is provided at all times.
This post is not open to trainees therefore the successful applicants will need a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care and Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent to be recruited into this Band 4 position., + To support the Registered Home Manager in the day to day running of the home
+ To administer medication as prescribed, including regular and as needed
+ To complete audits, clinical requirements and tasks requested by the Home Manager
+ To identify deterioration in physical or mental wellbeing and escalate to relevant services
+ To liaise with Allied Health Professionals and wider members of the MDT within the RDR Service Group
+ Be responsible for recognising the signs of patient harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, identifying issues regarding the safeguarding of patients who may be at risk and reporting all such concerns in accordance with Trust Safeguarding procedures.
+ Maintain safety, privacy and dignity of all residents in the delivery of patient centred care, recognising and respecting differences including spiritual and cultural beliefs.
+ Assist residents in the provision of personal care and encourage independence.
+ To delegate tasks to Health Care Assistants as appropriate
+ To complete clinical documentation throughout the shift

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367 Thornaby Road is a five bedroom bungalow located in a residential community in Thornaby and registered with the local authority, Stockton Borough Council. The home is for four residents all with severe Learning Disabilities and complex physical health needs.
At times and as required there will be an expectation that any successful applicants(s) will support other services within the RDR service group, consisting of Respite and Day Services.
The staff within the home are employed by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust., You will support the Home Manager to review care collectively and make appropriate referrals as appropriate as directed by the Home Manager.
We aim to provide an enriching social and homely environment that supports quality of life, physical health and a support network to parents and carers.
We aim to create a person centered environment based through identification of strategies and plans for future care, maximising the residents strengths and minimising the impact of the Learning Disability on their daily lives.
As part of promoting community participation we provide a person centered activity plan which incorporates activities within the local community such as walks, swimming, theatre/ cinema visits, restaurants and theme parks.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.
If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis., TEWV encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

The successful applicant will have recent experience within a care role, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities.
You will be able to demonstrate a passion for working within this service area and for improving the lives of individuals with Learning Disabilities, promoting equality and inclusion.
You will need excellent communication skills and be calm, confident and resilient in your approach. You will be a team player and will support the residents with everyday tasks and support other team members with day to day support.
You will form therapeutic relationships with people with Complex Learning Disabilities, and will be joining a team of highly skilled and committed individuals., We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life., Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation NHS Trust we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. To ensure you have great welcome, for all new starters joining the Trust, we offer two start dates per month on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of that Month.