Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY
THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER ROLE (BAND 4)
Therapy services at Dorset County Hospital are developing. We are excited to be developing a range of band 4 roles, within our integrated Inpatient teams. We are committed to providing acute rehabilitation to maximise independence and reduce deconditioning in hospital. Band 4's will be able to work autonomously for a defined group of patients developing and working through routine therapy treatment plans. These roles will include weekend working.
The therapy assistant will be working in the Acute Respiratory Team, supporting the therapists on the medical, surgical and critical care unit. As a band 4 the therapy assistant will carry their own non-complex case load and will work alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists and apprentices. Dorset County Hospital is committed to the home first programmes so there will be the opportunity to take patients home and follow them up in their own homes.
Main duties of the job
A full driving licence is required. All therapy staff are expected to contribute to weekend working rotas within the department.
* To be an autonomous practitioner
* To determine clinical diagnosis and develop effective treatment plans with the support of relevant senior staff
* Once considered competent, to participate in the weekend, bank holiday and extended working rotas where clinically appropriate
* Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development and professional standards.
* Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plan to meet set competencies.
* Be an active member of the In-Service Training Programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.
* Be responsible for full caseload of patients under direct and indirect supervision of a therapist
* Attend Trust mandatory training sessions
* To fully participate in weekend working as required by the service
About us
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital with around 350 beds, offering an excellent working environment.
The Therapy department is committed to developing non-registered staff, with opportunities for apprenticeships to become registered members of staff.
* Regular in-service trainings
* Monthly supervision
* Opportunities to work with other teams
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
The therapy team are cohesive and supportive to each other and to new members of staff. All staff within the therapy team are supported to further develop their knowledge, skills and abilities.
This post is part-time and days and hours of work can be discussed.
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* BTEC/HND/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject
* CSP associate member
Skills and Abilities
* Willingness and ability to undertake competency based skills programme
* The ability to identify and act upon potential clinical risks
* Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team members
* Positive interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment
* Good time management skills with ability to organise and prioritise.
* Proactive approach to learning, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
* Able to provide a good standard of clear, concise, written and verbal reports in English
* IT skills, including using hospital databases, word processing and email
* Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
* To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
* Ability to work autonomously
* Demonstrate good motivational skills
Experience
* Significant experience in health or social care setting
* Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
* Experience in delivering and developing therapy plans
* Previous experience of working within a therapy rehabilitation area, therapy assistant or equivalent
* Experience of an NHS environment
Knowledge
* Able to demonstrate an intermediate level knowledge of conditions, clinical pathways and therapeutic interventions
* Awareness of clinical governance and its implication for Therapy
* Awareness and understanding of NHS structure
* Knowledge of local services
Other
* Self-motivated
* Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability
* Able to use own initiative
* Work in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
* Physically fit and able to comply with trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
* Professional Manner and Appearance
* Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
* Car Driver
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 name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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