Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 13 April 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Critical Care and Surgery Therapy team at Peterborough City Hospital.

The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, a kind and caring nature and a willingness to learn and develop. You will need to be motivated, flexible and adaptable assisting with a range of patients throughout the acute hospital setting while demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The role involves working as part of supportive multidisciplinary team and will assist in providing Occupational and Physiotherapy to people with a range of surgical, respiratory and medical conditions:

Supporting patients with exercise programmes and mobility
Assisting therapists with discharge planning
Completing functional tasks to support the patient in returning to their previous level of function
Administrative duties
Undertaking visits to patients homes to assess their discharge needs
Assessment, practice and provision of equipment.

We will provide the necessary support, supervision and training to ensure your development within your role.

This post is 37.5 hours working Monday to Friday, some weekend working may be expected.

If you are looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety in your work and wish to be part of a dynamic, friendly team we would love to hear from you.

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

This role requires the ability to travel between sites. A validdrivinglicence and access to a vehicle may be necessary for this role. However, reasonable adjustments will be considered for candidates who can meet the travel requirements through alternative means.

Main duties of the job

To undertake assessments and treatments for patients that have been triaged by a Therapist and deemed appropriate for Therapy Assistant Practitioner intervention with case management advice available via indirect and direct contact with a registered therapist.
To carry own caseload of non-complex patients assessing, according to competencies, and devising and implementing treatment programmes.
To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency teams with the aim of supporting timely discharge.
To enable patients, their families and carers in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by providing treatment programmes developed and monitored by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in supervision.
To deliver safe, efficient and effective patient focussed care in line with local standards.
To be actively involved in the in-service training programme, including the mentoring and training of Band 2 and 3 therapy assistants and supporting students as required.
To participate in the provision of 7 day services as required.
To adhere to the Trusts values and behaviours.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

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

01 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

176-F-6977431-A

Job locations

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ III in Diagnostics & Therapeutics or relevant qualification
To have evidence of relevant short courses and in-service training attended.
English and Maths GCSE grade 4 or functional skills level 2

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 2 years working in a Therapy support worker role
Experience of working with IT
To be able to evidence significant relevant experience in working with patients within an acute setting.

Knowledge

Essential

To demonstrate an understanding of the OT and PT role in the acute / Health & Social care setting.
To have an understanding of long term conditions

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

Excellent written communication
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and nonverbal including effective listening skills.
Confident and competent in patient moving/handling tasks including safe practice in the use of equipment.
Able to undertake specialist treatment programmes/techniques without direct supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ III in Diagnostics & Therapeutics or relevant qualification
To have evidence of relevant short courses and in-service training attended.
English and Maths GCSE grade 4 or functional skills level 2

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 2 years working in a Therapy support worker role
Experience of working with IT
To be able to evidence significant relevant experience in working with patients within an acute setting.

Knowledge

Essential

To demonstrate an understanding of the OT and PT role in the acute / Health & Social care setting.
To have an understanding of long term conditions

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

Excellent written communication
Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and nonverbal including effective listening skills.
Confident and competent in patient moving/handling tasks including safe practice in the use of equipment.
Able to undertake specialist treatment programmes/techniques without direct supervision.

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.