Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and driven therapy assistant practitioner with an interest in rehabilitation. The successful candidate will support our occupational therapy and physiotherapy colleagues to deliver a high standard of care and rehabilitation across our intermediate care beds in Dudley. You will hold your own caseload following completion of competencies and will play a pivotal role in rehabilitation, recovery and discharge planning for our patients.
The post holder will be responsible for treating patients under guidance with a wide range of clinical needs and conditions, including orthopaedic, neurological, medical and surgical, as well as frail elderly co-morbidities.
We welcome applicants with previous therapy experience,
Main duties of the job
To provide effective and efficient rehabilitation under the supervision of qualified therapists to a caseload of adult patients with a variety of conditions who require community rehabilitation.
To manage active clinical caseloads or allocated cases.
To carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice as required meet the needs of the patient.
To liaise with patients, family and carers, the interdisciplinary team, acute and community Therapies, colleagues in social services, the acute trust, voluntary sector and other agencies.
To assist with training for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy staff and students with the specified area.
To assist senior staff with the general supervision of band 3 Therapy Assistants as required
To actively facilitate and make recommendations regarding the safe and timely discharge of patients from Intermediate Care for patients on their caseload/allocated patients.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached for full details on this job role and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and person specification attached for full details on this job role and responsibilities
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification OR NVQ Level 3 Health + social Care with equivalent clinical experience
- Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker or equivalent
- GCSE (A-C) - Math's & English or equivalent including functional skills level 2
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work.
- IT Training / knowledge
- Commitment to undertake appropriate training
- Ability to work under own initiative and in isolation Ability to teach practical skills
- Negotiation and Problem-Solving Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care work within an acute/community setting
- Experience of sharing / cascading learning and examples of good practice to other health care workers
- Experience of working with other health professionals as part of an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of community working
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and work in a team
- Good Interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Maintaining confidentiality and protection of data and overcoming physical, sensory, cognitive and language barriers to understanding
- Able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
- Good presentation skills both written and verbal
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt to change and support others within the service to adapt.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands
- Ability to reflect on own performance.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload/Good time management
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Willingness to support senior staff with projects, service developments and audit.
- Flexible approach to therapy situations
- To delegate to and assist in basic supervision of band 3 therapy assistants/junior staff
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to engage in the safe moving and handling practices with patients and equipment
- Able to independently travel to meet the needs of the job. This includes being able to carry large pieces of equipment and falls response equipment and being able to respond within the 2hr urgent community response time frame. Note - public transport will not support all areas covered across the borough.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification OR NVQ Level 3 Health + social Care with equivalent clinical experience
- Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker or equivalent
- GCSE (A-C) - Math's & English or equivalent including functional skills level 2
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work.
- IT Training / knowledge
- Commitment to undertake appropriate training
- Ability to work under own initiative and in isolation Ability to teach practical skills
- Negotiation and Problem-Solving Skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care work within an acute/community setting
- Experience of sharing / cascading learning and examples of good practice to other health care workers
- Experience of working with other health professionals as part of an MDT
Desirable
- Experience of community working
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and work in a team
- Good Interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
- Maintaining confidentiality and protection of data and overcoming physical, sensory, cognitive and language barriers to understanding
- Able to motivate self and others to deliver a quality service
- Good presentation skills both written and verbal
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills Ability to adapt to change and support others within the service to adapt.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing demands
- Ability to reflect on own performance.
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to prioritise workload/Good time management
- Awareness of standards of record keeping
- Willingness to support senior staff with projects, service developments and audit.
- Flexible approach to therapy situations
- To delegate to and assist in basic supervision of band 3 therapy assistants/junior staff
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to engage in the safe moving and handling practices with patients and equipment
- Able to independently travel to meet the needs of the job. This includes being able to carry large pieces of equipment and falls response equipment and being able to respond within the 2hr urgent community response time frame. Note - public transport will not support all areas covered across the borough.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
