Assistant Practitioner
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
Only if it's SOC 6131
Ineligible
Going rate
Occupation not currently eligible
This role may qualify, but only under another code
Our best guess, SOC 3219, is not on the eligible-occupation list. The job could also be SOC 6131, which is on it, so we rate it Possible at most. Ask Stockport NHS Foundation Trust what the duties are.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Ineligible 3219 (Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified) · 61% match
- Possible 6131 (Nursing auxiliaries and assistants) · 22% match
- Possible 2259 (Other health professionals not elsewhere classified) · 15% match
About the role
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who:
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification or equivalent experience in relevant clinical area)
- GCSEs (Grade C or above) in Maths and English Language (or New GCSE Grade 4-9) OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Equivalent (not entry level 2)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of respiratory conditions including COPD and Interstitial Lung Disease
- oKnowledge of the evidence-based principles underlying Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- oWorking knowledge of relevant therapy interventions/exercise appropriate to clinical area
- oKnowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- oAwareness of cultural diversity issues
- oAwareness of dignity and respect issues
- oAwareness of barriers to communication
Desirable
- oWorking knowledge of health-related policies
Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working as a therapy assistant or as an Assistant Practitioner in a relevant health/care setting
- oExperience of delivering exercise therapy in 1:1 and/or group settings
- oExperience of working with patients with a wide range of disabilities and complexities
- oExperience of monitoring /interpreting patients' vital signs and ability to take action as appropriate within scope of practice
Desirable
- oExperience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
- oExperience in staff induction and student education
- oSocial care experience
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- oExcellent verbal and written communications skills
- oExcellent Organisational skills
- oPositive inter-personal skills
- oUnderstanding of professional conduct
- oAbility to work without direct supervision
- oAbility to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- oFlexible and adaptable approach
- oGood observational skills
- oHealth, safety and risk awareness
- oGood time management skills
- oAbility to handle sensitive situations
- oCommitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- oAbility to teach practical skills
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- oAble to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service
- oDesire to learn and constantly develop knowledge and skills
- oAbility to move and handle patients
- oAbility to travel to different locations transporting equipment as required
About the employer
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 3219) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay- Median £29,016
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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