Job summary
Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (Stroke Therapy)
37.5 hr per week
Permanent
We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner within our Stroke Therapy Team. We are a compassionate team and provide high-quality person-centered rehabilitation to stroke survivors in Rotherham. We deliver this care in a consistent and organised way to maximize the potential of the service-users we support. We are efficient and accountable, and communicate effectively with each other and our clients. We always put the stroke survivor, their carers and the people we work with, at the centre of every decision we make.
We provide a pathway of integrated care across the Stroke Recovery Unit (acute stroke and rehab) and the Integrated Community Stroke Service (early supported discharge and community stroke rehab up to 6 months).
We are the only therapy team across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to work in this innovative and dynamic way. In doing so, our pathway working provides a seamless transfer of care for stroke survivors and their carers. Hyper-acute stroke care is delivered locally in Sheffield and Doncaster.
This provides the opportunity to work closely with our partner organisations across our integrated care system.
Our multidisciplinary team includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Practitioners, Therapy Support and admin staff. This skill mix enables us to offer holistic and bespoke rehab.
Main duties of the job
We will support the post-holder to work autonomously under direction to manage and prioritise a caseload of patients.You will contribute to MDT working across the pathway in the hospital and across the community setting including groups, 24 hour reviews, and mood and cognition screens.You will receive clinical supervision and participate in regular in-service training sessions and be supported to further develop both leadership and MDT Stroke-specialist clinical skills.You will contribute to the national targets associated with this specialty i.e. SSNAP and be responsible for the coordination, delivery and running of the 6 month reviews clinics. You will also be involved in service improvement working closely with the Team Leaders and Clinical Lead in line with the National Stroke Service Model and the new National Clinical Guideline for Stroke.You will work with the team on a midweek basis and contribute to weekend and bank holiday working alongside the multidisciplinary team on a rota basis.Applicants will have:- A relevant foundation degree, or NVQ in Diagnostics and Therapeutic Care (or equivalent) with additional relevant experience in an NHS setting- English and Maths GSCE Level 4 or above (or equivalent)- A willingness to undertake training to meet the competency framework- The ability to independently travel around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values
AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.
CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.
TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Understanding of the risk assessment process.
- Understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within Stroke rehabilitation and its limitations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care.
- Able to recognise when guidance and support is required.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit (eg; SSNAP) and evidence gathering methods.
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent with additional relevant experience.
- English and Maths minimum GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent).
- Knowledge of specific patient conditions (Stroke) and forms of therapy acquired through training and experience.
- Evidence of relevant short course and in-service training.
- Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework.
Desirable
- Foundation degree Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 5 qualification OR Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 5).
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST.
Experience
Essential
- Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a healthcare setting.
- Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting.
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- Experience of working within stroke.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis (e.g.: word, email)
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own, workload and meet required timescales
- Demonstrates an ability delegate work
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of virtual consultation platforms (e.g.,: Accuryx, Attend Anywhere, MS Teams).
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients, relatives/carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Skills and ability to motivate and support others.
- Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Physical and Practical
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
- Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support clinical care.
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
- Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010).
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace.
- Understanding of the risk assessment process.
- Understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within Stroke rehabilitation and its limitations.
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable.
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care.
- Able to recognise when guidance and support is required.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit (eg; SSNAP) and evidence gathering methods.
Desirable
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent with additional relevant experience.
- English and Maths minimum GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent).
- Knowledge of specific patient conditions (Stroke) and forms of therapy acquired through training and experience.
- Evidence of relevant short course and in-service training.
- Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework.
Desirable
- Foundation degree Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 5 qualification OR Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 5).
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST.
Experience
Essential
- Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a healthcare setting.
- Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting.
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- Experience of working within stroke.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis (e.g.: word, email)
- Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own, workload and meet required timescales
- Demonstrates an ability delegate work
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
Desirable
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of virtual consultation platforms (e.g.,: Accuryx, Attend Anywhere, MS Teams).
Communication and relationships
Essential
- Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
- Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients, relatives/carers and staff.
- Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Skills and ability to motivate and support others.
- Ability to adapt skills to ensure effective communication at all levels.
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Physical and Practical
Essential
- Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation.
- Ability to utilise technology for the recording and collection of data and to support clinical care.
- Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents.
- Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010).
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.
