Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a skilled, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Therapy Team. To provide a high quality therapy focused service within a multidisciplinary team, delivering a flexible approach to patient care within in an inpatient setting. The therapy team consists of Occupational therapist, Physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and therapy support workers. The service consists of a 26 bedded inpatient ward and the therapy service is a 7-day service As a band 4 assistant practitioner you will be working alongside the therapists to deliver interventions as well as holding and managing a given caseload. You will be experienced in working in a multi disciplinary / multi-agency health or social care environment with knowledge of basic IT administration systems including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc). You will be patient focussed and have the ability to carry out comprehensive holistic assessments and be able to prioritise and make sound decisions, sometimes under pressure. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment. Main duties of the job To provide holistic and person-centred care and support community patients in an acute setting. To support the qualified therapist (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist) in providing a high standard of Therapy intervention following protocols agreed by professional colleagues. To perform screening assessments and treatment programmes as per agreed protocols with delegated patients. To hold responsibility for own delegated caseload following discussion with the therapist. To work within a competency framework to ensure safe practice. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Date posted 04 November 2024 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, Flexible working Reference number 825-6743308-OPS Job locations Ward 18 -RRU Royal Shrewsbury hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy grade 4-9 (A-C) 3 A-Levels or Health and Science (or equivalent) or T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) or as a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway e.g. NVQ 3/BTEC equivalent in relevant healthcare subject or experience. Assistant Practitioner Level 5 course modules and clinical competencies or Assistant Practitioner Health Higher Apprenticeship or willing to commence in first year of employment. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the principles of rehabilitation Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of therapy intervention acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting Ability to work independently to an agreed protocol / treatment programmes following discussion with a qualified therapist Ability to organise and prioritise own caseload and working day. Able to make accurate and legible entries into patient and therapy notes Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working within a clinical setting Experience delivering personal and clinical care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy grade 4-9 (A-C) 3 A-Levels or Health and Science (or equivalent) or T-Level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) or as a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway e.g. NVQ 3/BTEC equivalent in relevant healthcare subject or experience. Assistant Practitioner Level 5 course modules and clinical competencies or Assistant Practitioner Health Higher Apprenticeship or willing to commence in first year of employment. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the principles of rehabilitation Knowledge & Skills Essential Knowledge of therapy intervention acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting Ability to work independently to an agreed protocol / treatment programmes following discussion with a qualified therapist Ability to organise and prioritise own caseload and working day. Able to make accurate and legible entries into patient and therapy notes Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working within a clinical setting Experience delivering personal and clinical care 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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Ward 18 -RRU Royal Shrewsbury hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)