Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner within the respiratory team.
Our team aims to maximise an individual's abilities, with a focus on patient-centred goals, whilst enabling a safe discharge from hospital. With good MDT working and strong links with our community colleagues, our friendly team work together, helping to support patient flow, ensuring a smooth transition between hospital and community settings.
This post would be ideal for someone who has experience as a therapy assistant (Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy) with the required qualifications for this role commencing as a Band 4.
Main duties of the job
The role requires the successful candidate to work as part of a team to manage a designated workload (within a scope of practice), maintain appropriate records, and accept accountability and responsibility for their own actions. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, with close supervision/support from a qualified team member, and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
There will be opportunities to engage in service developments and training and the post holder will assist with the supporting and skill development of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff including assistants, apprentices and students.
To evaluate patient's progress and use own judgement to make amendments to the treatment programme within their scope of practice.
To undertake administrative and some house-keeping duties to support the Therapy service.
The post holder will be required to work Bank Holidays & weekends as part of a rota.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 A level's or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a subject relevant to the post
- GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Relevant Level 4 qualification (Diploma level) or equivalent e.g. Foundation degree, HNC.
Desirable
- Relevant Level 5 Qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
- Other related Healthcare qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience as a therapy assistant or senior health care support worker or equivalent in hospital or community.
- Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems.
- Experience of using good service user relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant practitioner
- Experience of working under pressure
- Experience of leading and developing group work
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and without direct supervision
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Therapy
- Demonstrated professional behaviour
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of prioritisation skills and good organisational skills
- IT Skills - Digitally literate
- Proven ability to use initiative and recognise own limitations knowing when to seek further assistance
- Demonstrated resilience and emotional intelligence
- Ability to demonstrate non-discriminatory and inclusive practice
- Caring and compassionate
Desirable
- Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language impairment
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills
- Demonstrated ability to complete appraisal objectives
- Ability to travel across county/sites
- Commitment to support the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 A level's or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a subject relevant to the post
- GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Relevant Level 4 qualification (Diploma level) or equivalent e.g. Foundation degree, HNC.
Desirable
- Relevant Level 5 Qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
- Other related Healthcare qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience as a therapy assistant or senior health care support worker or equivalent in hospital or community.
- Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems.
- Experience of using good service user relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant practitioner
- Experience of working under pressure
- Experience of leading and developing group work
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and without direct supervision
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Therapy
- Demonstrated professional behaviour
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of prioritisation skills and good organisational skills
- IT Skills - Digitally literate
- Proven ability to use initiative and recognise own limitations knowing when to seek further assistance
- Demonstrated resilience and emotional intelligence
- Ability to demonstrate non-discriminatory and inclusive practice
- Caring and compassionate
Desirable
- Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language impairment
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Good attendance record
- Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills
- Demonstrated ability to complete appraisal objectives
- Ability to travel across county/sites
- Commitment to support the Trust Values
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).
