Physiotherapy Associate Practitioner

If yes, you could be the right person for our Associate Practitioner (Physiotherapy) vacancy. The post is part of the Healthy Living Service which focusses on improving the physical health of service users in our inpatient units. You will work specifically with older people with mental health needs and/or dementia, as part of a multi-disciplinary approach.
Working under the supervision of an experienced physiotherapist, you will assist with individual service user assessment and treatment. A key aspect of the role is facilitating groups. There will also be opportunity for some independent working with appropriate skill development. You will receive clinical supervision, an individual development plan and opportunities for skill development.
An enthusiastic, positive outlook is essential, as are strong communication skills and the ability to develop rapport with service users., · The post holder will have responsibilities for working directly with service users and carers. This will require the person to manage and engage with sensitive and sometimes, distressing information.
· The postholder will need to be able to demonstrate empathy and positive regard for the people who access our services.
· They will also be able to adapt to barriers in communication that service users may present with e.g. emotional, psychological and physical, utilising a high level of expertise in communication skills.
· Work closely with the physiotherapist in terms of developing and progressing the therapeutic programmes with service users;
· To carry out assessments for service users who have been delegated by the physiotherapist, including assessments related to aspects of health and managing long term physical conditions., + The post holder will have daily access to information of a confidential nature and will be expected to comply with NHS guidelines on confidentiality and information sharing, and ensure communication systems are used appropriately, e.g. written communication, I.T. systems
+ The post holder will have regular contact with service users, carers and other agencies and departments, in relation to service users' care, assessment and treatment plans and will need to be able to understand the responsibilities relating to working with such information, communicating with service users, carers and other agencies as appropriate
+ The post holder will have responsibilities for communicating both written and verbal information to the team on a daily basis, and the ability to assess, deliver and monitor care and communicate this effectively within clinical case notes of service users .
+ The post holder will be expected to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the clinical team, wider multidisciplinary team and other agencies.
+ The postholder will participate and contribute to multi-disciplinary reviews care programme approach meetings and other clinical meetings communicating assessments and delivery of care as part of the overarching care package.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you motivated to find a role where your development is encouraged? Do you have experience of working with older age service users with mental health needs and /or dementia?

The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have an incredible bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa., LYPFT is committed to upholding its' statutory responsibilities in relation to safeguarding adults and children. Please refer to job description for further information.
Patient Safety is a priority at LYPFT with a focus on system-based improvement and creating opportunities for learning. We will ensure compassionate engagement with all those involved in an incident and all incidents are met with a proportionate response.
LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
As part of the Trust's commitment to its Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant status, members of the Armed Forces Community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria.
We welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health needs.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
In submitting an application form, you authorise Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed to the post.
In submitting an application for a role please ensure that you only declare qualifications that are relevant to the role itself. We reserve the right to check all declared qualifications on an application form, whether they are directly relevant to the role or not.
If you have not received any further communication from us within four weeks you are asked to assume that your application has been unsuccessful. If you should have any queries regarding progress with your application form please contact us.
Please note: The Trust does not offer reimbursement of interview expenses.