Bank Therapy Assistant/Assistant Practitioner

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

***This post is not available for sponsorship***

To support patients, their families and carers to maximise their participation in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by following treatment programmes developed and provided by the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) involved

To work as a supervised member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good communication with the AHPs, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. doctors, nurses and social workers to try to achieve the Predicted Date of Discharge (PDD)

Main duties of the job

Gain valid patient consent and understanding of rehabilitation and educationprogrammes prior to any intervention involving families and carers where necessary and respecting patients' right to decline treatment.

Have the capacity to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.

About us

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

15 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

176-B-6276551

Job locations

NWAFT

Cross Site

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this vacancy please read the full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested in this vacancy please read the full job description and person specification attached to this vacancy

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Basic level anatomy and physiology
Basic therapy equipment
Role of the Occupational Therapist and the Physiotherapist

Skills

Essential

Ability to take responsibility and use initiative as appropriate, using a problem solving technique
Ability to develop rapport with patients
Ability to communicate appropriately with patients/carers/multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
Able to undertake delegated treatment programmes/techniques without supervision
Recognise changes in a patient's condition and be able to report verbally to the relevant registered nurse/Allied Health Professional
Complete the clinical documentation required in a timely and effective manner, and following the Trust Policy on documentation

Education and Qualifications

Essential

AHP NVQ level II /III or relevant clinical equivalent
Evidence of having attended clinical training and the learning gained

Experience

Essential

Experience of therapy roles
Experience in the NHS or Health / Care setting
Experience of IT systems e.g. email

Desirable

Multi-disciplinary working

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Basic level anatomy and physiology
Basic therapy equipment
Role of the Occupational Therapist and the Physiotherapist

Skills

Essential

Ability to take responsibility and use initiative as appropriate, using a problem solving technique
Ability to develop rapport with patients
Ability to communicate appropriately with patients/carers/multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
Able to undertake delegated treatment programmes/techniques without supervision
Recognise changes in a patient's condition and be able to report verbally to the relevant registered nurse/Allied Health Professional
Complete the clinical documentation required in a timely and effective manner, and following the Trust Policy on documentation

Education and Qualifications

Essential

AHP NVQ level II /III or relevant clinical equivalent
Evidence of having attended clinical training and the learning gained

Experience

Essential

Experience of therapy roles
Experience in the NHS or Health / Care setting
Experience of IT systems e.g. email

Desirable

Multi-disciplinary working

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.