Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Peterborough
We are looking for 2 full time (37.5 hours per week) Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioners to join the amazing Acute Medicine Therapy Team at Peterborough City Hospital.
Are you enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring? This exciting role could be for you. Experience of working as a therapy assistant or in a hospital/community/rehabilitation environment is essential. A willingness to learn and develop is essential along with good communication skills and an ability to work in a team.
The role involves;
* Supporting patients with exercise programmes and mobility
* Assisting therapists with assessments and discharge planning
* Completing functional tasks to support patients in returning to their previous level of function
* Visits to patients' homes to assess their discharge needs
* Assessment, practice and provision of equipment.
You will receive regular supervision to support in your own personal and career development. If you would like further information regarding this post, please contact Laurel Gray, Team Leader on laurelgray@nhs.net
This role requires the ability to travel between sites. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be necessary for this role. However, reasonable adjustments will be considered for candidates who can meet the travel requirements through an alternative means.
Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
Main duties of the job
* To undertake assessments and treatments for patients that have been triaged by a Therapist and deemed appropriate for Therapy Assistant Practitioner intervention with case management advice available via indirect and direct contact with a registered therapist.
* To carry own caseload of non-complex patients assessing, according to competencies, and devising and implementing treatment programmes.
* To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency teams with the aim of supporting timely discharge.
* To enable patients, their families and carers in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by providing treatment programmes developed and monitored by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in supervision.
* To deliver safe, efficient and effective patient focused care in line with local standards.
* To support managing the Therapy referral line.
* To be actively involved in the in-service training programme, including the mentoring and training of Band 2 and 3 therapy assistants and supporting students as required.
* To participate in the provision of 7-day services as required.
* To adhere to the Trust's values and behaviours.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the 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.
* Experience of working with patients in a group 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
Key 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.
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.
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