Job summary Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner ( Middlesbrough Mobile Rehabilitation Unit) An opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Middlesbrough Mobile Rehabilitation team for a 12 month secondment. This post would suit an experienced band 3 assistant looking to progress to band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner The team consists of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Assistants. Patients are treated in care homes to facilitate discharge home following a period of time in hospital. The team aim to optimise their rehabilitation potential and encourage independence. If you are interested in community working this is the post for you, working in a friendly, supportive, professional team. Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications. Main duties of the job To undertake highly skilled work, support the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) in providing an effective and efficient community rehabilitation service within the framework of clinical governance. To work under supervision and independently in order to facilitate effective treatment of patients within the service. To carry out basic assessments of non-complex patients as delegated by the AHP. To accept patients delegated by a therapist and be responsible for the delivery of patient care. To use clinical judgement and freedom, within the scope of practice and be able to work independently and flexibly without direct supervision but to receive access to regular supervision from a Registered AHP. About us Leadership and Improvement TrainingSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement SkillsThe leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-FCS-7009934 Job locations North Ormesby Health Village Middlesbrough TS3 6AL Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oMinimum English and Maths GCSE Level C (or equivalent) oFoundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification relevant to the role or Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent, plus knowledge of specific patient conditions, forms of therapy, acquired through training, experience Desirable PACE Training Experience Essential oSubstantial previous experience of working as AHP Band 2/3 in the NHS or Social care oEvidence of MDT working Desirable oExperience within a variety of clinical areas at band 2/3 level. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Ability to work as a team player Ability to efficiently prioritise a workload/time management Desirable Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis e.g. working to deadlines, interruptions Ability to act appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential oEvidence of MDT working oPractical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty. oKnowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy roles Desirable oKnowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential oMinimum English and Maths GCSE Level C (or equivalent) oFoundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent level qualification relevant to the role or Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent, plus knowledge of specific patient conditions, forms of therapy, acquired through training, experience Desirable PACE Training Experience Essential oSubstantial previous experience of working as AHP Band 2/3 in the NHS or Social care oEvidence of MDT working Desirable oExperience within a variety of clinical areas at band 2/3 level. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Essential Ability to work as a team player Ability to efficiently prioritise a workload/time management Desirable Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns on a frequent basis e.g. working to deadlines, interruptions Ability to act appropriately in distressing or emotional circumstances KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Essential oEvidence of MDT working oPractical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant specialty. oKnowledge of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy roles Desirable oKnowledge of relevant national guidelines and standards 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. Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address North Ormesby Health Village Middlesbrough TS3 6AL Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)