Job summary
Static band 4 in Hand therapy team
The Liverpool Universities Hospitals foundation trust Therapies Directorate are looking for enthusiastic and reliable team players to join them. Therapies includes Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Orthotics, Podiatry and Speech and Language Therapy.
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a band 4 Assistant practitioner, we would like to request applications from existing band 4 AP's and staff with relevant experience to apply with a view to complete theband 4AP via the apprentice role within the Therapy Teams across the LUHFT sites.
The main areas of work available are:
Aintree University Hospital - Hand therapy team, but you may be required to work with the hand therapy team at Broadgreen Hospitalor other sites across the organisation.
We are looking to attract a motivated, adaptable, compassionate anddedicated individual to begin a supported apprenticeship scheme.
If you do not have the AP qualification, Foundation degree or equivalent: you will need an NVQ level3inhealthcare alongwithbothMathsand English qualification at level 2 (GCSE equivalent grade C or above) If you do not possess the AP qualification successful candidates will complete the apprenticeship AP training programme.
Main duties of the job
The MSK hand therapy services cover clinical areas including: - physiotherapy and occupational therapy. All posts are subject to 7day shift working pattern and staff are required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
To support registered staff in the administrative duties required for the functioning of the Therapy Department.
To take responsibility for own caseload providing direct Therapy intervention for an identified patient group under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
To be accountable for own clinical practice whilst undertaking the assessment and treatment/intervention of identified patient group within agreed parameters and defined protocols of care.
To take part in specific treatment modalities particular to hands (training will be provided)
- Wound management/care
- Scar management
- Swelling control
- Involvement in splint manufacture (thermoplastic materials)
- Fit and supply of off the shelf splints
- Functional rehabilitation group work
To participate in and contribute to audit and service development.
If you do not possess the AP qualification successful candidates will complete the apprenticeship AP training programme. The apprenticeship will run for approximately 24 months and will involve day release 1 dayper week at Hugh Baird College. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the staff member will be uplifted permanently to Band 4.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details:
- To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and assess their needs according to agreed protocols and within defined sphere of practice2. To plan and implement treatment / intervention for specified patient group, utilising individual or group activities / rehabilitation programmes, as required and according to agreed protocols and defined sphere of Feb 2021 practice3. To monitor the progress of patients and adjust interventions where necessary, liaising with registered practitioners as required4. To obtain informed consent prior to undertaking any intervention and to develop and agree individual goals with the patient, their carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.5. To record and report findings sensitively, accurately and appropriately, following the standard procedure used by the department.6. To liaise with and within agreed parameters initiate referrals on to other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies to support the effective management of patients care.7. Where appropriate to undertake intervention in the community, within the patients own home or other settings as appropriate8. To ensure that the dignity and respect of patients and their carers is always maintained9. To assess for, provide, fit and demonstrate defined items of adaptive equipment according to local guidelines and evidence of competency.10. To assess for and refer on appropriately for minor adaptations under supervision of a Registered Therapist11. To provide information and advice to patients and their carers on a range of services provided by local health, social care and voluntary agencies as required, including any relevant information regarding criteria or exclusions that may be in place12. Within all aspects of practice adopt strategies to identify and combat potential and actual barriers to understanding.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details:
- To establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and assess their needs according to agreed protocols and within defined sphere of practice2. To plan and implement treatment / intervention for specified patient group, utilising individual or group activities / rehabilitation programmes, as required and according to agreed protocols and defined sphere of Feb 2021 practice3. To monitor the progress of patients and adjust interventions where necessary, liaising with registered practitioners as required4. To obtain informed consent prior to undertaking any intervention and to develop and agree individual goals with the patient, their carers and other members of the multidisciplinary team.5. To record and report findings sensitively, accurately and appropriately, following the standard procedure used by the department.6. To liaise with and within agreed parameters initiate referrals on to other members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and external agencies to support the effective management of patients care.7. Where appropriate to undertake intervention in the community, within the patients own home or other settings as appropriate8. To ensure that the dignity and respect of patients and their carers is always maintained9. To assess for, provide, fit and demonstrate defined items of adaptive equipment according to local guidelines and evidence of competency.10. To assess for and refer on appropriately for minor adaptations under supervision of a Registered Therapist11. To provide information and advice to patients and their carers on a range of services provided by local health, social care and voluntary agencies as required, including any relevant information regarding criteria or exclusions that may be in place12. Within all aspects of practice adopt strategies to identify and combat potential and actual barriers to understanding.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree/equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of therapy work in a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience of issuing and retrieving patient equipment.
- Experience of carrying out mobility and exercise programmes.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care agencies and how to access them
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Capable of working on own initiative
- Able to communicate written information clearly
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
- Good level of admin/clerical skills
- Able to work as a team member
- Evidence of organisational abilities
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree/equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of therapy work in a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience of issuing and retrieving patient equipment.
- Experience of carrying out mobility and exercise programmes.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care agencies and how to access them
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues
Skills
Essential
- Capable of working on own initiative
- Able to communicate written information clearly
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
- Good level of admin/clerical skills
- Able to work as a team member
- Evidence of organisational abilities
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly
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).
