Assistant Practitioner

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To work in the community as part of an MDT delivering exercise and education as part of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Programme. To deliver rehabilitative domiciliary programmes and intervention as required, under the guidance of qualified community therapy staff and progress rehabilitation programmes in line with own competencies. To assess for and provide walking aids in the patients own home or clinic setting as required. To contribute to the efficient running of the Pulmonary and Heart Failure Rehabilitation Service To contribute to the supervision of junior staff and students. To follow all Trust standards, policies and procedures, appropriate to the band/position. To maintain accurate and up to date electronic data and records using the approved system eg EMIS clinical notes and following national and local standards. To participate in staff appraisal and implement personal development plans. To work within the limitations of the post and seek help and advice when unsure.Any other duties appropriate to the band/position as directed by senior staff, Team Leader, Operational Lead or Directorate Manager.