An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced therapy assistant practitioner to join our complex neurological rehabilitation team within Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. The post will support the multidisciplinary team in providing rehabilitation to a range of patients with complex needs including those post Stroke, spinal cord injury and out of hospital cardiac arrest.
Main duties of the job
The complex neurological rehabilitation team works across inpatient locations at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital providing rehabilitation in the critical care environment and wards. While the post holder will be aligned to the physiotherapy team, close working with the multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Dietitians and Speech and Language therapists is required. Previous experience of therapeutic handling of patients and a sound knowledge of the role of Physiotherapy is essential. The ability to work independently, make clinical decisions with guidance from qualified therapists, use initiative and follow therapy plans is also essential.
The therapy team at LHCH consists of band 3, 4 and 5 support workers as well as qualified Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language therapists, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists and our admin team. The role will provide ample opportunity for training and development as well as peer support. We work closely as a friendly and welcoming team, promoting a supportive, open culture. Our Trust values are embedded within the therapy service with patient care at the centre of what we do.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Job responsibilities
The post is 30 hours per week, expected to be worked across four 7.5 hour days. Therapy services are moving towards 7 day working therefore applicants must be able to offer Saturday / Sunday hours on a rota basis approximately once per month.
Person Specification
Qualification and Education
* NVQ Level IV in a related health care field/ NVQ Level III in a related health care field plus additional relevant short course and experience.
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience working within the NHS as a therapy or healthcare assistant.
* Therapeutic manual handling skills.
* Experience of working autonomously.
* Experience of working inter-professionally.
* Well-reasoned account of career intentions at LHCH.
* Evidence of working in a surgical or medical environment.
* Evidence of working with rehabilitation patients.
Skills & Abilities
* Good communication and listening skills.
* Ability to be delegated to and act on instructions given.
* Ability to use initiative as appropriate and in situations that may require it.
* Understanding of MDT working. Ability to work as part of an MDT team.
* Ability to teach and educate patients, family/carers and other professionals.
Values & Behaviours
* Personally, and professionally responsible.
* Desire to learn.
* Can contribute to an open, honest and inclusive culture.
* Ability to motivate self and others.
* Committed to personal and team development.
* Flexible and able to adapt to a variety of situations some of which may be stressful.
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.
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata
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