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Clinical Liaison Lead
Location: Norwich or Cambridge / Hybrid Working* (Covering Suffolk and surrounding areas)
Salary: £34,990 - £44,478 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
At East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) we place our patients at the centre of our operation and are in touch with many more people whose lives may have been affected by the service we provide. To help support our work in this area we have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Liaison Lead to join our dedicated Aftercare Team.
You will support EAAA patients, and their families post trauma/incident, during their recovery and following bereavement. Facilitating a debrief of their treatment you will explain interventions that took place, translating complex clinical information to assist with their understanding of events and supporting their recovery.
You will support, guide and mentor our Clinical Liaison Officers and ensure our Befriender Volunteers are supported and integrated into the Aftercare Team. Leading our Patient Forum Group, you will organise, facilitate, and chair meetings, producing reports on the group’s activity and outcomes.
A registered Healthcare Professional (Registered Nurse or Paramedic) you will have experience of supporting families in difficult and often tragic circumstances and will have worked with a multi-disciplinary team of Healthcare Professionals.
The role will cover Suffolk and surrounding areas and will involve travel to a variety of sites across the region.
Recently named in 2023 as one of the ‘Best Places to Work’ in The Sunday Times national awards, you will be joining a truly inspirational organisation. EAAA not only operates with total patient focus but provides a supportive working environment where everyone can develop and make a difference – Together We Save Lives.
*This role will be worked a minimum of 3 days a week from our Norwich or Cambridge office and up to 2 days a week from home. The exact days worked in the office will be agreed with the successful candidate, but you must live within a commutable distance of our Norwich or Cambridge office.
Closing date: Tuesday 09 April (9am)
Interview date: Thursday 18 April
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If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Recovery Practitioner
We're on the lookout for a dedicated and empathetic professional to join our team as a Recovery Practitioner. The perfect fit for this role will have a genuine passion for assisting individuals battling substance misuse disorders, and a strong commitment to positively impacting their lives. If you possess a solid background in addiction counselling, crisis intervention, and client advocacy, we'd love to connect with you.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver individual and group counselling sessions to clients grappling with substance misuse disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the unique needs and objectives of each client.
- Collaborate with clients to develop tailored treatment plans, taking into account their specific circumstances.
- Lead psychoeducational workshops and support groups covering topics like relapse prevention, coping mechanisms, and life skills enhancement.
- Track and document client progress, making adjustments to treatment plans as necessary to ensure optimal results.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including therapists, medical professionals, and social workers, to provide holistic care and assistance to clients.
- Offer crisis intervention and support to clients facing emotional or behavioural crises.
- Advocate for clients' rights and access to community resources such as housing, employment, and healthcare services.
- Uphold confidentiality and adhere to ethical and legal standards in all interactions with clients and colleagues.
- Engage in continuous training and professional development endeavours to enhance expertise in the realm of substance misuse treatment.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Certification or licensure as a Substance Misuse Counsellor is preferred.
- Prior experience in substance treatment or a related field is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices in addiction treatment and recovery.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and crisis intervention skills.
- Ability to thrive both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassion, empathy, and a nonjudgmental approach towards individuals grappling with substance disorders.
- Familiarity with community resources and support services for individuals dealing with substance issues.
- Willingness to comply with agency policies and procedures, including confidentiality and ethical guidelines.
If you're passionate about aiding individuals in overcoming substance and supporting their journey to recovery, we urge you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity. Come join us in making a positive impact in the lives of those affected by addiction.
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Salary: Band 6 £42,471 - £50,364 (pro rata) per annum inclusive
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 30 – 37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Therapies Service at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. You will work as part of committed and creative team, which offers innovative therapeutic interventions and support to people with specialist palliative and end life care needs. The Therapies team works in collaboration with other clinical professionals and volunteers across all areas of the service; inpatient, outpatient and community.
This role involves the provision of rehabilitation and non-pharmacological symptom management for patients with advanced illness to optimise their independence and make a significant difference to their quality of life.
Although the post is an AFC Band 6 post, there is scope to progress to an AFC B7 Senior Physiotherapist over a 12-month period subject to meeting role-specific developmental competencies.
We are looking for someone who:
- has highly developed clinical reasoning skills necessary to tailor and adapt therapeutic interventions across a complex patient caseload
- has experience of multi-disciplinary working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
- is skilled in the management of respiratory, neurological, musculoskeletal, and oncological conditions
- is confident leadership and communication skills
We can offer you:
- experience working in a dynamic team who are leading work on rehabilitation in palliative care nationally
- development of specialist palliative care treatment skills
- opportunities and support to advance your communication around challenging topics such as death, dying, loss
- exemplary multi-professional working with commitment to holistic care
The job is based at St Joseph’s and some local travel is essential. Full support and training will be provided in all aspects of the job by the hospice. There are excellent opportunities for learning and professional development. The postholder will be accountable to the Therapies Manager.
Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme is available.
We offer 27 days holiday plus public holidays and excellent pension scheme.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 14 April 2024
Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).
This role is subject to the requirements of The Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021. Appointment is conditional on successful applicants providing evidence to our satisfaction that they are vaccinated, or are exempt from vaccination due to clinical reasons.