Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Home First Therapy team in Buckinghamshire. The team is still in its infancy of becoming a substantive service and this provides team members with the opportunity to influence and contribute to growing and shaping the service. We are looking for motivated and skilled individuals to join the team, which supports patients that have recently been discharged from hospital, to regain their independence and remain in their own homes. The ideal candidate will be able to take a holistic and person centred approach to supporting patients to recover from their recent hospital admission, and to achieve their short term goals, maximising independence. The role will include visiting patients in their home, providing therapeutic treatment of patients, under the guidance and supervision of qualified therapists within the team. Main duties of the job To be an integral member of the Home First Therapy team, providing prompt assessment and delivery of therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with senior Therapy staff. To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments in patients own home. To act as a technical resource to the Home First Service, in relation to the provision of mobility equipment. To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists following interventions. To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within Home First therapy team. To work as part of the weekend Home First Service About us Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work" What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you? As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes. We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce. What do we stand for? Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time. We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes. We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daleynhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application. We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 434-C6676402-B Job locations Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitmentnhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential NVQ level II or III in Health Care Commit to undertaking Foundation Degree and any associated training once available Desirable Manual Handling, or First Aid qualification Experience Essential Significant experience working within a patient facing environment with a reablement/ rehabilitation focus. Previous experience working with patients with physical, cognitive or behavioural impairment Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English) Collaborate with multi-professional service users, internal and external at all levels. Able to motivate self and be able to work with all levels of staff. Ability to work well in a team and independently. Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks. General computer skills. Demonstrate good organisational skills. Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment. Ability to learn/ability to self-initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years). Able to know own limitation and seek advice. Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions. Physical ability and endurance work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post. Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Special Circumstances Essential Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire. Ability to work at weekends/Bank Holidays Person Specification Education, Qualifications & Training Essential NVQ level II or III in Health Care Commit to undertaking Foundation Degree and any associated training once available Desirable Manual Handling, or First Aid qualification Experience Essential Significant experience working within a patient facing environment with a reablement/ rehabilitation focus. Previous experience working with patients with physical, cognitive or behavioural impairment Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential Clear, concise verbal and written communication to ensure liaison with multi-disciplinary team, patients and carers to ensure records and reports are accurate, legal and in legible manner (in English) Collaborate with multi-professional service users, internal and external at all levels. Able to motivate self and be able to work with all levels of staff. Ability to work well in a team and independently. Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks. General computer skills. Demonstrate good organisational skills. Demonstrate insight into the importance of maintaining a safe working environment. Ability to learn/ability to self-initiate learning (evidence within the last 2 years). Able to know own limitation and seek advice. Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions. Physical ability and endurance work in the physical environment of the clinical area required by this post. Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Special Circumstances Essential Valid and current driving licence and car to be able to travel to locations throughout Buckinghamshire. Ability to work at weekends/Bank Holidays 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 Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Address Stoke Mandeville Hospital Mandeville Road Aylesbury HP21 8AL Employer's website https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)