Job summary We are seeking a part time (30 hours) Therapy Practitioner to work over a 7 day period on a rota system. This permanent post will be based on the new Frailty SDEC on Community Assessment Unit, which is based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. NHS experience and NVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 is essential. We cannot accept the Level 3 Diploma offered as a short online course. We can only accept qualifications from recognised NVQ training providers. Main duties of the job To hold responsibility for a designated caseload within a defined area of the service, at times working without direct supervision from the Therapists contributing to a smooth running of the service. To be responsible for specific routine tasks, as delegated To participate as appropriate in reviews of and changes to service delivery within the team. To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-7005017CM Job locations Frailty SDEC, RAEI Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities To work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, seamless, high quality care To supervise and deliver occupational therapy/physiotherapy treatment programmes within parameters set by qualified members of the team reporting back progress. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appliances used by patients To assist qualified staff in the assessment and treatment process within agreed competency levels. To carry out specific interventions, within agreed competency levels. To evaluate patient progress and liaise with the multidisciplinary team as required To deliver pre-operative education to patients To instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence To communicate relevant information to team members, including participation in team meetings To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients/carers to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes. To maintain good working relationships To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating and reasoning skills in order to complete treatment programmes To adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and carry out responsibilities accordingly To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs To attend regular meetings, e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups To participate in in-service training To maintain a portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning To actively participate in PDR, appraisal and supervision systems To assist in induction and training of new staff and education of students To support Therapy Lead, as requested, in quality activities within the team Responsibility for Information Resources To keep accurate and clear patient treatment records in line with Trust policies and standards To maintain timely statistics and other records, as requested by the Service Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Work Circumstances & on-call Hours worked in line with local service delivery including weekends and Bank Holidays. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities To work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, seamless, high quality care To supervise and deliver occupational therapy/physiotherapy treatment programmes within parameters set by qualified members of the team reporting back progress. To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appliances used by patients To assist qualified staff in the assessment and treatment process within agreed competency levels. To carry out specific interventions, within agreed competency levels. To evaluate patient progress and liaise with the multidisciplinary team as required To deliver pre-operative education to patients To instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence To communicate relevant information to team members, including participation in team meetings To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients/carers to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes. To maintain good working relationships To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating and reasoning skills in order to complete treatment programmes To adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and carry out responsibilities accordingly To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs To attend regular meetings, e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups To participate in in-service training To maintain a portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning To actively participate in PDR, appraisal and supervision systems To assist in induction and training of new staff and education of students To support Therapy Lead, as requested, in quality activities within the team Responsibility for Information Resources To keep accurate and clear patient treatment records in line with Trust policies and standards To maintain timely statistics and other records, as requested by the Service Responsibility for Health & Safety Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Work Circumstances & on-call Hours worked in line with local service delivery including weekends and Bank Holidays. Person Specification Skills Essential Abililty to work as part of a team Awareness of illness and disability Problem solving ablity Knowledge Essential Have an understanding of the specialist area Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the therapy practitioner A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions Health and Safety Risk awareness Additional Essential Willingness to work flexibly over a 7 day period to meet service needs Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations Speak English to appropriate standard Qualifications Essential NVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training Experience Essential Clinical experience within an acute hospital setting Experience of team work NHS experience Person Specification Skills Essential Abililty to work as part of a team Awareness of illness and disability Problem solving ablity Knowledge Essential Have an understanding of the specialist area Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the therapy practitioner A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions Health and Safety Risk awareness Additional Essential Willingness to work flexibly over a 7 day period to meet service needs Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations Speak English to appropriate standard Qualifications Essential NVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training Experience Essential Clinical experience within an acute hospital setting Experience of team work NHS experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Frailty SDEC, RAEI Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)