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Associate Practitioner (Learning Disability Partnership), March
Client:
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Location:
March, United Kingdom Job Category:
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9 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary ***Previous applicants need not apply***
Are you interested in working with adults who have a learning disability? Do you enjoy working in a role which is varied and interesting? We are looking for an Associate Practitioner to work within the Learning Disability Partnership service, within the Fenland Team. The Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP) consists of six integrated specialist health and social care teams as well as local authority run day and accommodation services for adults with a Learning Disability. This is an ideal opportunity for people who wish to develop a wide variety of skills in working with adults who have a learning disability. The successful application would be working within the MDT alongside arts therapists, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists. The role involves working with people in a variety of settings such as their own homes, supported living, day opportunities and the wider community. Main duties of the job To work with the multi-disciplinary health clinicians under their supervision. To work with service users to provide interventions to complete specific pieces of work delegated by health practitioners. To contribute to the regular reviews of service users as part of the multi-disciplinary health team within the LDP. To participate within the multi-disciplinary professional team to deliver safe person centred care. To work in partnership with families and carers to ensure that service users' individual health needs are met. To participate in providing health duty with the support of health practitioners. To receive regular supervision from a health practitioner for line management, caseload management, annual leave, wellbeing, etc. About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also within the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities. Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To work as part of a Learning Disability multi-disciplinary, integrated team. To support service users with a range of priority health needs under the supervision of a health practitioner. To participate in providing health duty with the support of health clinicians. Participate in regular planning and review meetings with the health practitioner supervising pieces of work and maintain quality and management of caseload within supervision process. Maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service users' case notes as necessary. Attend and participate in wider team/care plan review meetings as appropriate. Work with service users to facilitate access to primary and secondary healthcare services. Help to identify early signs of mental and physical health decline by monitoring the service users' progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the health practitioner involved in the individual's care. Able to access the local area as this is a community-based post which will involve a high amount of travelling. Education/Qualifications Essential NVQ level 4 OR NVQ level 3 plus training to diploma level or equivalent experience. Desirable Training in Learning Disabilities. Experience Essential Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability in an inpatient or community care setting. Desirable Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, either statutory or non-statutory service. Skills & Abilities Essential Good interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills. Good IT skills. Ability to liaise and network widely and effectively. Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team. Knowledge & Understanding Essential Good understanding of the health needs of people with a Learning Disability. Strong understanding of and commitment to implementing the principles of Valuing People. Desirable An awareness of the principles of social inclusion. An awareness of the 'Progression model'. Physical Requirements Essential Ability to travel independently across a large geographical area. Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
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Client:
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Location:
March, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
6d0a80097bd8 Job Views:
9 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Job summary ***Previous applicants need not apply***
Are you interested in working with adults who have a learning disability? Do you enjoy working in a role which is varied and interesting? We are looking for an Associate Practitioner to work within the Learning Disability Partnership service, within the Fenland Team. The Cambridgeshire Learning Disability Partnership (LDP) consists of six integrated specialist health and social care teams as well as local authority run day and accommodation services for adults with a Learning Disability. This is an ideal opportunity for people who wish to develop a wide variety of skills in working with adults who have a learning disability. The successful application would be working within the MDT alongside arts therapists, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and speech and language therapists. The role involves working with people in a variety of settings such as their own homes, supported living, day opportunities and the wider community. Main duties of the job To work with the multi-disciplinary health clinicians under their supervision. To work with service users to provide interventions to complete specific pieces of work delegated by health practitioners. To contribute to the regular reviews of service users as part of the multi-disciplinary health team within the LDP. To participate within the multi-disciplinary professional team to deliver safe person centred care. To work in partnership with families and carers to ensure that service users' individual health needs are met. To participate in providing health duty with the support of health practitioners. To receive regular supervision from a health practitioner for line management, caseload management, annual leave, wellbeing, etc. About us Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life. Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care settings but also within the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental & physical health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development. To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our ethnic minorities & LGBTQ+ communities. Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details of responsibilities. To work as part of a Learning Disability multi-disciplinary, integrated team. To support service users with a range of priority health needs under the supervision of a health practitioner. To participate in providing health duty with the support of health clinicians. Participate in regular planning and review meetings with the health practitioner supervising pieces of work and maintain quality and management of caseload within supervision process. Maintain adequate records as required by existing procedures, entering appropriate details on the service users' case notes as necessary. Attend and participate in wider team/care plan review meetings as appropriate. Work with service users to facilitate access to primary and secondary healthcare services. Help to identify early signs of mental and physical health decline by monitoring the service users' progress, level of functioning and mental state and alert the health practitioner involved in the individual's care. Able to access the local area as this is a community-based post which will involve a high amount of travelling. Education/Qualifications Essential NVQ level 4 OR NVQ level 3 plus training to diploma level or equivalent experience. Desirable Training in Learning Disabilities. Experience Essential Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability in an inpatient or community care setting. Desirable Previous experience of working in a health or social care setting, either statutory or non-statutory service. Skills & Abilities Essential Good interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills. Good IT skills. Ability to liaise and network widely and effectively. Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team. Knowledge & Understanding Essential Good understanding of the health needs of people with a Learning Disability. Strong understanding of and commitment to implementing the principles of Valuing People. Desirable An awareness of the principles of social inclusion. An awareness of the 'Progression model'. Physical Requirements Essential Ability to travel independently across a large geographical area. Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.
Check our Blog for more information. Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Created on 22/01/2025 by TN United Kingdom
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