Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Huntingdon
Band 4
Job overview
Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about patient care? Do you enjoy challenges and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and thriving Orthopaedic Therapy Team as a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a candidate who:
* Has a passion for patient care and rehabilitation.
* Is dynamic, innovative, and an excellent problem-solver.
* Thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
* Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills.
* Previous experience in therapy or healthcare settings is desirable.
Why Join Us?
* Work in a supportive and thriving orthopaedic team committed to excellence in patient care.
* Be part of a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
* Gain valuable experience in a role that makes a tangible difference in patients’ lives.
Interviews will be conducted face-to-face to effectively assess relevant skills.
Apply now to join our Orthopaedic Therapy Team and make a meaningful impact on patients’ recovery and rehabilitation!
Main duties of the job
As a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, you will:
* Undertake assessments and treatments for non-complex orthopaedic patients, carrying your own caseload under supervision.
* Devise and implement treatment programmes, enabling patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
* Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support timely patient discharge.
* Conduct home visits to assess discharge needs and provide necessary equipment.
* Mentor and train Band 2 and 3 therapy assistants and support therapy students.
* Participate in the provision of 7-day therapy services as required.
This role will involve working across both Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, providing inpatient therapy services for elective and trauma orthopaedic patients.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ III in Diagnostics & Therapeutics or relevant qualification
* To have evidence of relevant short courses and in-service training attended.
* English and Maths GCSE grade 4 or functional skills level 2
Experience
* A minimum of 2 years working in a Therapy support worker role
* Experience of working with IT
* To be able to evidence significant relevant experience in working with patients within an acute setting.
Knowledge
* To demonstrate an understanding of the OT and PT role in the acute / Health & Social care setting.
* To have an understanding of long term conditions
Keys Skills/Abilities
* Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and nonverbal including effective listening skills.
* Confident and competent in patient moving/handling tasks including safe practice in the use of equipment.
* Able to undertake specialist treatment programmes/techniques without direct supervision.
* Multi-disciplinary team and independent working, recognising changes in patients condition and being able to report appropriately to Therapists/MDT
* A calm, caring and empathetic attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives and colleagues which is aligned with the NHS values.
Applications from job seekers who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications subject to the role being on the list of eligible occupations and the salary meets the going rate for the role.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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