About the role
The post holder will complete highly skilled and specialised assessments which promote and support independence of those accessing our service. They will support people to regain or further develop skills and / or knowledge that may have been lost or compromised through illness, injury or acquiring a disability.
Supporting people to live healthier, more active, independent and fulfilled lives.
Specialist in people moving and handling, the postholder will be responsible for increasing awareness and knowledge of this specialist area across health and social care. The post holder will also be responsible for supporting the developing of the Complex moving and handling team in North Northants
What will you be doing?
| 1 | To complete highly skilled and specialised assessments to customers with a wide range of complex medical conditions, in accordance with all relevant legislation and eligibility criteria. |
| 2 | To facilitate safe and appropriate interventions which enable customers to optimise their independence; this may include complex moving and handling, specialist equipment, establishing person centred rehab goals, minor and major adaptations or specialist advice. Reviews of these interventions may be required. |
| 3 | To communicate effectively with relatives; carers; legal guardians; or any other relevant professionals. This may require coaching customers and carers on aspects relevant to the therapy intervention. |
| 4 | To be responsible for ensuring that current practice is up to date and research new practices with a view to development of the current service. To ensure you are up to date with all relevant national legislation, professional standards of practice and organisational policies and procedures. To ensure that own CPD folder is also current. |
| 5 | To supervise, performance manage, and support other staff members and colleagues. To give, receive and engage in an annual appraisal and a personal development plan which will improve your performance. **** Reference to line management |
| 6 | To support the therapy manager with the implementation of systems and processes that will support service delivery and staff within the team. This may also include, in conjunction with other senior colleagues, deputising for the therapy manager in their absence. *** Not included in the Falls JD |
| 7 | To ensure all communications are delivered in a timely and appropriate way using all the available media such as e-mail, telephone, written and face to face contact. |
| 8 | Demonstrate awareness / understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs. |
| 9 | Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons, and to comply with the policies and procedures relating to health and safety within the company. ** Additional to the Falls JD |
| 10 | Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the grade of the post. ** Additional to the falls JD |
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected do they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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