Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Department: Therapies
Full-time, Band 4 £26,530 - £29,114 per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you looking for a development opportunity or that next career challenge, then we have the role for you.
Our Therapy Department is currently looking for an individual who has the appropriate qualifications as per the person specification and experience for a band 4 Assistant Practitioner post. This is a brand new role as part of our stroke therapy team.
The focus on therapy interventions will be on supporting individuals back to independence and readiness for home.
If you want to be part of a team shaping a different approach to therapy provision at MKUH and get job satisfaction from caring for others in a holistic, person centered approach and if youhave the appropriate experience to work with these patients, an understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation and can demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Laura Sturgeon, Inpatient Therapy Service Lead on 01908 995418 orLaura.Sturgeon@mkuh.nhs.uk
Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: W/C 5th May 2025
The role will be inpatient based, working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians. You will be supported by the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to predominately patients who have had strokes.These patients can often be complex patients with a variety of background medical conditions. You may also be involved in assisting with home visits or patients on other wards as required.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential and experience of working with patients in a rehabilitation context will be an advantage. An ability to demonstrate a proactive flexible approach and be able to work well on own initiative is essential.
• To clinically assess and progress/adapt treatment programmes of appropriate patients.
• To develop and implement treatment programmes for appropriate patients.
• To monitor stock of equipment and ensure stock levels are maintained in the therapies department.
• To provide supervision as required to Therapy Assistants and students.
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• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme
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Clinical:
• To undertake assessment, treatment and discharge of appropriate patients as delegated by registered physiotherapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT), adhering to agreed departmental guidelines & protocols.
Personal development:
• To beresponsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and to maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development.
Organisational:
• Liaison with teaching of therapeutic skills to other health care professionals, students and agencies e.g. social services.
Please refer to the Job Description for further details
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices. We promote an inclusive workforce and encourage applications from applicants from all backgrounds.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Apr 2025