The Therapy Assistant Practitioner will provide general and specific care to adults, as specified below, and will be proficient and competent to work across therapy disciplines. The worker will be flexible and prepared to work as part of a dynamic team, willing to support the MDT and to adapt their approach to meet the needs of patients putting patients at the heart of what they do.
To be an integral member of the Chartridge Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), providing prompt delivery of therapy interventions and equipment to patients, in liaison with senior staff, which support improving a patient’s function and discharge home.
To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients within their current location (Hub Bed Care Home, ward and occasionally patients own homes)
To acts as a technical resource in relations to the provision of mobility equipment.
To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists following interventions.
To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the Chartridge MDT.
The Therapy Assistant Practitioner will provide general and specific care to adults, as specified below, and will be proficient and competent to work across therapy disciplines. The worker will be flexible and prepared to work as part of a dynamic team, willing to support the MDT and to adapt their approach to meet the needs of patients putting patients at the heart of what they do.
To be an integral member of the Hub Bed and Chartridge Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), providing prompt delivery of therapy interventions and equipment to patients, in liaison with senior staff, which support improving a patient’s function and discharge home.
To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients within their current location (Hub Bed Care Home, ward and occasionally patients own homes)
To acts as a technical resource in relations to the provision of mobility equipment.
To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists following interventions.
To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the Chartridge MDT.
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
The Therapy Assistant Practitioner will provide general and specific care to adults, as specified below, and will be proficient and competent to work across therapy disciplines. The worker will be flexible and prepared to work as part of a dynamic team, willing to support the MDT and to adapt their approach to meet the needs of patients putting patients at the heart of what they do.
To be an integral member of the Chartridge Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), providing prompt delivery of therapy interventions and equipment to patients, in liaison with senior staff, which support improving a patient’s function and discharge home.
To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients within their current location (Hub Bed Care Home, ward and occasionally patients own homes)
To acts as a technical resource in relations to the provision of mobility equipment.
To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists following interventions.
To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the Chartridge MDT.
This advert closes on Tuesday 11 Feb 2025