This post will also be a key member of our Urgent Community Response multidisciplinary team. To provide a 2-hour response to patients who are experiencing a health crisis with the aim to support them in their own homes (including care homes) rather than being admitted to hospital.
Urgent community response (UCR) team, are part of the Community Services Directorate and working in tandem with the Integrated Urgent Care Services (IUCS), our primary based is at the NHS 111 hub in St Leonards, Dorset.
This is a part time post of 34.5 hours per week. There may be additional hours available depending on the needs of the service.
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to assist with assessment and rehabilitation of patients referred to the team with a 2 hour disposition. Promoting and sustaining independence/well-being for the individual in the home setting. This should be carried out under the guidance and supervision of qualified staff.
We have a multi-disciplinary team including ACPs, trainee ACPs (MSc pathway), specialist paramedics/nurses, senior physiotherapists/occupational therapists and assistant practitioners and student nurses.
All have different backgrounds and experiences- urology, community matron (specialist knowledge of long-term conditions) ambulance service frontline and management, emergency department, ICRT, long term therapy and vestibular rehab.
Current service hours 8am-8pm, 7 days and week, with four roaming fully kitted vans across Dorset.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of theirlives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a widerange of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or verygood experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urbanlocations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots ofways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testamentto our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe inequal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, whereeveryone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be thebest version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, andteach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
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Urgent Community Response Assistant Practitioner in St Leonards employer: Dorset Healthcare
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to empowering its staff and providing outstanding healthcare services in the beautiful surroundings of Dorset. With a strong emphasis on employee growth through in-house development programmes, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a supportive team environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a fulfilling career. Join us and be part of a workforce that values excellence, compassion, and expertise in all we do.
