Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Job title:

Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Company

NHS

Job description

THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER.BAND 4 – 37.5 HOURSREACT ServicesAn excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, who has at least 12 months experience of working as a band 3 therapy assistant and has or is working towards band 4 competencies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, to join the REACT team at Leighton Hospital.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a motivated Therapy Assistant Practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified Therapists in the treatment of patients in A&E, the Frailty unit and admission wards at Leighton Hospital . The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments and carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist for allocated patients. An understanding of prevention of hospital admission would be beneficial. They will contribute to the inputting of data and produce monthly reports.We also require the commitment to contribute to a seven-day service.About usOn commencing the role you will have a full induction. We offer regular supervision, setting individual objectives, promoting self-analysis/reflection and development. All staff irrespective of their post will be given equal opportunity to undertake a full variety of CPD to support and develop them in their role.Service development and innovation is strongly encouraged alongside participation in audit and research. Flexible working environment and paid annual leave entitlement.Date posted07 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year pa, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number412-DCSS-01638Job locationsLeighton HospitalMiddlewich RoadCreweCW1 4QJJob descriptionJob responsibilities

• To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician.
• To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice.
• To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician.
• To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
• To hold a caseload as delegated by a qualified clinician, reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions.
• To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
• To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope.

Job descriptionJob responsibilities

• To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician.
• To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice.
• To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician.
• To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
• To hold a caseload as delegated by a qualified clinician, reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions.
• To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
• To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope.

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in A&E/ Admission avoidance services
• Worked as a Band 3 therapy assistant for 12 months or more

Desirable

• previous band 4 experience

SkillsEssential

• Generic Physio and OT competencies

Desirable

• Band 4 Therapy competencies

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of wider MDT, and community support
• Minimum academic requirements as per Person Spec

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Experience of working in A&E/ Admission avoidance services
• Worked as a Band 3 therapy assistant for 12 months or more

Desirable

• previous band 4 experience

SkillsEssential

• Generic Physio and OT competencies

Desirable

• Band 4 Therapy competencies

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of wider MDT, and community support
• Minimum academic requirements as per Person Spec

Expected salary

£26530 – 29114 per year

Location

Crewe, Cheshire

Job date

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:27:33 GMT

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