North Cumbria Integrated Care Nhs Foundation Trust | Assistant Practitioner Copeland Community Rehabilitation

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Copeland Community Rehabilitation Team for an enthusiastic Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our dedicated team.
A great opportunity to try out community ICC working.
This varied role will involve working with community patients upon their rehabilitation goals, as well as completing rapid response visits with an emphasis on supporting discharge and admission avoidance.
The role also involves working with our in-patients to carryout rehabilitation tasks along with therapy activities where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Manage a community therapy caseload, completing rehabilitation treatment plans and treatment sessions
Working closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, District Nurses and wider ICC team members on joint treatments and visits
Supporting admission prevention through rapid response visits
Following the D2A model in both community hospital and acute settings to support discharges
Completing a variety of assessments including but not limited to; personal care, kitchen assessments, mobility assessments, falls and environmental assessments.
Assess and provide equipment and adaptations
Work with patients to maximise their rehab potential which includes providing an actioning therapeutic activities
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.
The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030.
All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).
Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The essential criteria for this role includes; A current Assistant Practitioner qualification along with the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this.
For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time.
This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below.
These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: , or email:
Unlock Tel: , email or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85.
Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90.
Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).
Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.
Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The essential criteria for this role includes; A current Assistant Practitioner qualification along with the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this.
For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the read this before applying section.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Important Information
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time.
This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:
Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below.
These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro Tel: , or email:
Unlock Tel: , email or complete the online form on the Unlock website
Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be
Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85.
Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90.
Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Have a Foundation Degree - Health and Social care, (Assistant Practitioner route) or equivalent Maintenance of professional portfolio Level 2 Maths, Level 2 English or equivalent, Care Certificate Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a healthcare environment.
Experience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers Experience working with in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a community rehabilitation setting Experience of working in health promotion Experience of using outcome measures Experience of delivering group intervention Knowledge Essential A basic understanding of the use of IT Understanding of and adherence to boundaries of practice and professional conduct.
Desirable Knowledge of community working Knowledge of exercise and activity recommendations for healthy lifestyles Skills & Aptitudes Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability and commitment to complete studies at higher education level including self-directed learning.
Ability to independently use email and computer based systems Ability to work within the team and independently Ability to use own initiative Ability to organise, prioritise and re-prioritise workloads.
Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Desirable Motivational skills.
Developed observational skills Other requirments Essential Willingness to further develop the role Ability to travel independently of public transport Full Drivers Licence Personal Circumstances Essential Flexibility to cover shifts from 8am to 8pm, 7 days per week, 365 days per year on a rota basis.

Person Specification
Qualifications Essential Have a Foundation Degree - Health and Social care, (Assistant Practitioner route) or equivalent Maintenance of professional portfolio Level 2 Maths, Level 2 English or equivalent, Care Certificate Experience Essential Significant experience of working within a healthcare environment.
Experience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers Experience working with in a multidisciplinary team Desirable Experience of working in a community rehabilitation setting Experience of working in health promotion Experience of using outcome measures Experience of delivering group intervention Knowledge Essential A basic understanding of the use of IT Understanding of and adherence to boundaries of practice and professional conduct.
Desirable Knowledge of community working Knowledge of exercise and activity recommendations for healthy lifestyles Skills & Aptitudes Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability and commitment to complete studies at higher education level including self-directed learning.
Ability to independently use email and computer based systems Ability to work within the team and independently Ability to use own initiative Ability to organise, prioritise and re-prioritise workloads.
Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.
Desirable Motivational skills.
Developed observational skills Other requirments Essential Willingness to further develop the role Ability to travel independently of public transport Full Drivers Licence Personal Circumstances Essential Flexibility to cover shifts from 8am to 8pm, 7 days per week, 365 days per year on a rota basis.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
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Employer details Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Copeland Community Rehabilitation Service
Cleator Moor health Centre, Birks Road
Cleator Moor
CA25 5HP
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