Therapy Associate Practitioner - Stroke Rehab

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy Associate Practitioner (TAP) to support our well-established Early supported discharge (ESD) service. With the publication of the new Integrated community stroke service (ICSS) model we are looking to deliver transformation and strategic changes in community stroke rehabilitation and life after stroke services that can influence the wider pathway and outcomes in mid & south Essex. Successful candidates will have previous experience working in stroke in any of the following areas: Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language, or Health Care Assistant. They will also be passionate and motivated about enhancing the life of stroke survivors.

Full training and competency programme will be provided by a Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech & Language Therapist and Nurses. and you will be supported by registered staff in the team to enhance your knowledge in this field and your ability to support stroke survivors.

On completion of competency programme, successful candidates will be able to manage their own non-complex caseload.

This is initially a 12 month project, if funding for this post is not extended then there will be a suitable alternative post within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an individual who has:

  • Relevant experience in a health and social care setting and base level of Psychology/Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy knowledge
  • Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to stroke community rehabilitation
  • Ability to work under own direction
  • Able to travel to meet the need of the role

About us

Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.

We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.

A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:

Vision: Transforming Lives

Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion

Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.

Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.

We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.

Eligible for NHS Pension

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE2835-B

Job locations

Brentwood Community Hospital

Brentwood

CM15 8DR


Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Work within a multidisciplinary framework, undertaking a key-working role for non-complex patients as triaged by registered staff.
  2. Liaise closely with medical, nursing, allied health professionals, social care, acute and voluntary sector staff to promote greater understanding of the service. Support Staff in the delivery of therapeutic programmes on an individual basis or as a group. This will involve work from a variety of different disciplines with the post holder needing to prioritise and negotiate to ensure a manageable caseload is achieved in a timely manner.
  3. Implement, evaluate, and modify intervention, as directed.
  4. Be responsible for a delegated non-complex caseload following assessment by the registered staff, carrying out interventions, including goal setting, outcomes, risk assessment and discharge. However for complex patients follow the treatment plan and feedback on progress to registered staff and highlight need for re-assessment when needed.
  5. Monitor progress, taking account of the environment and adjust own clinical interventions accordingly
  6. Undertake risk assessments as part of everyday clinical practice, complete relevant documentation and seek guidance as necessary.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  1. Work within a multidisciplinary framework, undertaking a key-working role for non-complex patients as triaged by registered staff.
  2. Liaise closely with medical, nursing, allied health professionals, social care, acute and voluntary sector staff to promote greater understanding of the service. Support Staff in the delivery of therapeutic programmes on an individual basis or as a group. This will involve work from a variety of different disciplines with the post holder needing to prioritise and negotiate to ensure a manageable caseload is achieved in a timely manner.
  3. Implement, evaluate, and modify intervention, as directed.
  4. Be responsible for a delegated non-complex caseload following assessment by the registered staff, carrying out interventions, including goal setting, outcomes, risk assessment and discharge. However for complex patients follow the treatment plan and feedback on progress to registered staff and highlight need for re-assessment when needed.
  5. Monitor progress, taking account of the environment and adjust own clinical interventions accordingly
  6. Undertake risk assessments as part of everyday clinical practice, complete relevant documentation and seek guidance as necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed Associate Practitioner Course (Foundation Degree) or relevant experience
  • Completed Associate Practitioner Course (Foundation Degree) or relevant experience

Circumstances

Essential

  • Car Driver and access to vehicle

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of relevant patient/client conditions
  • Experience working with MDT
  • Good communication skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed Associate Practitioner Course (Foundation Degree) or relevant experience
  • Completed Associate Practitioner Course (Foundation Degree) or relevant experience

Circumstances

Essential

  • Car Driver and access to vehicle

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of relevant patient/client conditions
  • Experience working with MDT
  • Good communication skills

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

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

Provide CIC

Address

Brentwood Community Hospital

Brentwood

CM15 8DR


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Provide CIC

Address

Brentwood Community Hospital

Brentwood

CM15 8DR


Employer's website

https://www.provide.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Team Lead Physiotherapist

Gemma Mawdsley

gemma.mawdsley@nhs.net

07970689777

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

828-PROVIDE2835-B

Job locations

Brentwood Community Hospital

Brentwood

CM15 8DR


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