Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Associate Practitioner
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Job Overview
We are pleased to be advertising for a Band 4 Associate Practitioner to work with us in our Enhanced Recovery and Support at Home Team. You will be working as part of a team consisting of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nurses and Rehab Support workers assistants.
The service operates 8am-6pm 7 days a week and you will be expected to work on a rota basis to cover these hours.
The team has a clinical supervision structure and there is access to comprehensive in-service training.
With a particular focus on rehab, falls and provision of equipment for patients at home, you will have experience in working autonomously as delegated by the OTs and Physios, be able to make your own assessments of patients’ risks and needs, and undertake rehab treatment programmes.
You will receive direct line management from a registered therapist who will support you to develop within the role, both in terms of confidence as well as competence, and access further training and development opportunities to help you expand your skills and knowledge as appropriate.
Career progression and personal development will be supported.
As this is a community post, you must have access to a vehicle for work purposes with business insurance and, although generally rostered to work Monday to Friday, some weekend and evening shifts may be required.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver high quality care support and assessments in people's homes, under guidance of a registered therapist
- Undertake initial assessments of new patients as delegated by registered therapists, including early identification of risks and development of appropriate care plans, while promoting patient independence;
- Provide support to the community therapies teams and community rehab wards as needed
- Be responsible for own caseload, including assessment, rehab progression and discharge planning as delegated by registered therapist
- Demonstrate capacity to identify, review and risk assess basic equipment needs and issue them in the community autonomously
- Be able to travel in between patients addresses in a timely manner and organise visits efficiently
- To work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.
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Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
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We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
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Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- 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
- Undertake initial assessments of new patients as delegated by the registered staff including early identification of risks and development of appropriate care plans
- Provide the range of clinical support as required within Intermediate Care and the community rehab wards
- Following training, be responsible for a clinical case load in consultation with the relevant professionals and following codes of practice and professional guidelines
- Demonstrate safe and effective moving and handling and positioning skills specific to patients’ care. This may include use of specialist equipment
- Be enrolled on Associate Practitioner course (or equivalent) within one year
- Participate in team projects, including audit and quality initiatives as requested
- The post involves driving, lone working and the possibility of exposure to unpleasant working conditions in patients’ own homes. To have business insurance on your vehicle.
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Foundation degree, NVQ Level 5 or evidence of working towards one of these qualifications, relevant to this role
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Able to work with minimal supervision and able to escalate appropriately
- Previous experience undertaking assessments and rehab
- Confident computer skills with word and patient record systems.
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Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Risk assessment
- Competency in performing vital observations
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as HCA, Community Support Worker or Therapy Assistant
Desirable criteria
- Previous community experience
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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