4259 - Assistant Practitioner Inpatient Medical & Surgical

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The interview date is Wednesday 25th Sept 2024.

This is an exciting time to join the Physiotherapy service at Barnsley as we introduce newly created Assistant Practitioner posts to support the Medical / Surgical Inpatient Team.

The post would suit a motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team, ideally with prior assistant or healthcare experience wanting to progress their skills.

Good communication and time management are required to work within a busy inpatient environment across a variety of settings. The caseload and duties will require you to work independently to provide therapy interventions and implement programmes of care devised predominantly by the Physiotherapists.

The successful candidate should be able to promote and understand the impact of effective health promotion, empowering healthy lifestyles and where appropriate deliver group ward based sessions

As part of this post you will be expected to be flexible in your working pattern to cover a 7 day service across the Medical / surgical Team as service need requires.

At Barnsley we offer clinical supervision, staff support, professional development opportunities and a supportive working environment. Within the Trust we have outstanding levels of staff retention.

Barnsley is located within easy access to the major cities of Sheffield and Leeds, and also benefits from bordering on the scenic Yorkshire Dales and Peak District National Park

Main duties of the job

To provide therapy interventions and implement programmes of care devised by the specialist Physiotherapists within your scope of practise to be able to modify care plans with the availability of registered staff as needed.

Manage a caseload which may span across different specialities and may include the

delivery of class led exercise and education sessions.

Motivate others to adopt healthy behaviour changes.

To support self-management including patient education

To support the physiotherapists to deliver high standards of coordinated, personalised care whilst working as an integral member of the Physiotherapy Team

To provide therapy support to people at every stage of their treatment plan this may include signposting them to other services.

To contribute to audits and service evaluations, gathering patient feedback assess the effectiveness of care and inform service delivery

To work over a 7 day service, covering weekends on a rota system.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk), band 2 and 3 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Date posted

28 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-4259i-08-24

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a rehabilitation/clinical setting as a Therapy Assistant or Technical Instructor, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience to an equivalent level.

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2)
Or as a level 5 apprenticeship, such as the Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship.
English and Maths pass grade at GCSE or equivalent examination board eg Functional Skills Level 2 Care Certificate (or studying towards)
Current full driving licence

Desirable

Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
Understanding of the risk assessment process
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Able to recognise when guidance and support is required and initiate appropriate escalation processes.

Desirable

Experience of delivering exercise classes.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important?
In around 100 words please describe what you think are the most important factors when working as part of a team?

Skills and Abilities

Essential

To have an understanding of IT and basic IT skills
Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Ability to motivate and support others
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients relative/ carers and staff.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working in a rehabilitation/clinical setting as a Therapy Assistant or Technical Instructor, or ability to demonstrate relevant experience to an equivalent level.

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including Functional Skills (level 2)
Or as a level 5 apprenticeship, such as the Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship.
English and Maths pass grade at GCSE or equivalent examination board eg Functional Skills Level 2 Care Certificate (or studying towards)
Current full driving licence

Desirable

Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
Understanding of the risk assessment process
Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
Able to recognise when guidance and support is required and initiate appropriate escalation processes.

Desirable

Experience of delivering exercise classes.

Values based questions

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important?
In around 100 words please describe what you think are the most important factors when working as part of a team?

Skills and Abilities

Essential

To have an understanding of IT and basic IT skills
Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Ability to motivate and support others
Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients relative/ carers and staff.

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.