Job summary
Band 4, Permanent post, 37.5 hours per week
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic individual to the Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner role within the Inpatient Therapy Team at Rotherham Hospital.
As a therapy assistant practitioner you will be part of a large well-established team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers. The team work generically, providing high quality care through effective team work in a fast paced environment.
You will carry your own patient caseload providing early assessment, identifying their therapy needs, delivering therapeutic health care (including manual handling, mobilisation, delivering exercises and supporting activities of daily living) and working towards early discharge from hospital.
A positive and organised approach to rehabilitation and MDT working is essential as well as good communication skills and a commitment to team working within a safe, empathetic and supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work full time hours (37.5 hours), Tuesday to Saturday between 08:30 and 16:30, be suitably qualified (foundation degree or NVQ III equivalent) and be able to demonstrate their experience relevant to the role.
The role involves working independently as well as part of the MDT offering evidence based/current best practice over 7 days to support with therapeutic assessment, intervention and timely discharge planning of adult patients across the inpatient therapy wards within Rotherham Hospital.
Part of the role also includes appropriate identification of onward therapy needs and timely referrals to community services.
The patient caseload will present with a wide variety of conditions which may include cardiology, respiratory, general surgery, general medicine, frailty/care of the elderly and endocrinology/haematology.
If you possess the above skills and experiences, enjoy working in a fast paced therapeutic environment and can offer flexibility and a passion for patient-centred care, then this role is for you!
About us
The Rotherham
NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our
local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the
right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of
Rotherham.
As a Trust we
are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of
everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the
second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a
place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement
overall.
But dont just
take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for
our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and
recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of
patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our
5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve
our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.
If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us
on our journey to excellence.
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
Physical/Practical
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced patient assessment skills
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent with additional relevant experience
- Good standard of general education - 5 GCSEs at grade C/equivalent or above with a minimum Maths and English GCSEs grade C or equivalent
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Desirable
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
- Qualification related to sports and exercises
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Understanding of the risk assessment process
- Understanding of the role of Physiotherapy in the rehabilitation and management of various conditions relevant to the inpatient wards
- Knowledge and understanding in rehabilitation and exercise
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
Desirable
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
- Able to recognise when guidance and support is required
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to identify need for service development
- Proven ability to prioritise and delegate
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- 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
- 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
- Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management of resources
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a therapy setting
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
Person Specification
Physical/Practical
Essential
- Able to demonstrate advanced patient assessment skills
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant foundation degree or NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care or equivalent with additional relevant experience
- Good standard of general education - 5 GCSEs at grade C/equivalent or above with a minimum Maths and English GCSEs grade C or equivalent
- Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently across the county and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010
Desirable
- Completed recognised IT course e.g. ECDL/Elite/MOST
- Qualification related to sports and exercises
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Understanding of the risk assessment process
- Understanding of the role of Physiotherapy in the rehabilitation and management of various conditions relevant to the inpatient wards
- Knowledge and understanding in rehabilitation and exercise
- Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
Desirable
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit and evidence gathering methods
- Awareness and understanding of relevant health and Social Care legislation
- Able to recognise when guidance and support is required
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages on a regular basis
- Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations
- Ability to identify need for service development
- Proven ability to prioritise and delegate
- Ability to manage stressful situations
- 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
- 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
- Evidence of up to date continuing professional development within Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Desirable
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own performance and that of others
Experience
Essential
- Experience of management of resources
- Evidence of development and supervision of staff and students
- Up to date documented evidence of CPD relevant to clinical area
- Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a therapy setting
- Experience of user/carer participation and engagement in review/development of services
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.
