Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Glenfield Hospital
Town: Leicester
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 23/04/2025 23:59
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
We have an exciting new position for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about providing therapy to acute cardiology patients from admission through to discharge. You will join our established team of therapists who cover the cardiology wards at Glenfield Hospital, working collaboratively with the MDT to get the best outcome for the patients and facilitate timely discharges.
You will manage a caseload of complex patients across the cardiology wards by completing timely assessments of patients and developing individualized treatment plans to progress their functional ability, mobility, and discharge plans.
You will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of cardiology conditions. You will work closely with both physiotherapists and occupational therapists developing your skills and competences, treating patients from admission through to discharge.
Main duties of the job
* To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care within the service under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
* Make the best use of departmental resources and plan workload in collaboration with the team.
* Manage a clinical caseload, which has been delegated by a Registered Health Care Professional.
* Work with patients, carers, and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
* Liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
* Understand the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion.
* Actively participate in the planning, development, and evaluation of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities.
* Gather relevant information working under protocols and form a judgement on the improvement or deterioration in the physical, mental, or behavioural condition of service users and respond by referring or escalating concerns to a registered health care professional.
* Supervise staff and support less experienced staff and students, including apprentices.
* Responsible for safe use of equipment relevant to service.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
* Educated to a level 3 qualification with relevant experience to Diploma level, and if not already obtained then the willingness and ability to achieve and start within the 1st year: Maths and English Functional Skills with Level 2.
Other requirements specific to role
* Demonstrates an understanding of the acute hospital setting.
* Express enthusiasm for the post and desire to work in the clinical area.
Experience
* Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work.
Communication
* Demonstrates effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills for routine and complex information.
* Demonstrates evidence of ability to work with other people.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of team working.
Analytical and Judgement Skills
* Core knowledge of clinical and technical roles including clinical risk assessment.
* Demonstrates the ability to use initiative.
Planning & Organisational Skills
* Able to organise own work and complete in a timely manner.
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role boundaries and the importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks.
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