Assistant Practitioner

Job overview

Assistant Practitioner: Permanent (22.5 hours)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Assistant Practitioner to join our Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting people living with chronic respiratory conditions to improve their exercise capacity, confidence, independence and overall quality of life. You will contribute to the assessment, delivery and monitoring of pulmonary rehabilitation programmes across a range of community settings.

The role offers an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner who is passionate about supporting people with long-term conditions and helping them achieve meaningful improvements in their health and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working in a health or social care environment.
• Holds an appropriate Assistant Practitioner qualification or equivalent experience.
• Has an understanding of long-term respiratory conditions and the impact they can have on people's physical, psychological and social wellbeing.
• Is confident supporting people with exercise and physical activity.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also managing delegated tasks independently.
• Is able to recognise when a patient's condition or exercise response requires further clinical assessment or escalation.
• Demonstrates a compassionate, person-centred approach to care.
• Is organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Is committed to continuing professional development and maintaining clinical competence.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work in the community as part of an MDT delivering exercise and education as part of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Programme.
• To deliver rehabilitative domiciliary programmes and intervention as required, under the guidance of qualified community therapy staff and progress rehabilitation programmes in line with own competencies.
• To assess for and provide walking aids in the patient’s own home or clinic setting as required.
• To contribute to the efficient running of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Service
• To contribute to the supervision of junior staff and students.
• To follow all Trust standards, policies and procedures, appropriate to the band/position.
• To maintain accurate and up to date electronic data and records using the approved system eg EMIS clinical notes and following national and local standards.
• To participate in staff appraisal and implement personal development plans.
• To work within the limitations of the post and seek help and advice when unsure. Any other duties appropriate to the band/position as directed by senior staff, Team Leader, Operational Lead or Directorate Manager.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.