Therapy Associate Practitioner

4 weeks ago


ChesterleStreet, Durham, United Kingdom County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 4 Therapy Practitioner to join our therapy rehabilitation team based at Chester le Street. The post would be ideal for an experienced Band 3 therapy assistant or similar.

The successful applicant will be based predominantly at one site but will be required to work across Shotley Bridge and Weardale hospitals. The post combines competencies from physiotherapy and occupational therapy disciplines, to support the delivery of therapy services to patients within a community rehabilitation ward setting.

Main Duties of the Job

This is an exciting role with a great deal of patient contact and opportunities to increase and consolidate both skills and knowledge. You will work under direct supervision of the senior Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. You will have the autonomy to assess specified patients as well as carry out rehabilitation and help facilitate timely discharges and maximise patients' independence.

The post requires the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will act as a source to provide health education and advice to patients, carers, and their families.

About Us

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Person Specification

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social care (or equivalent)
  • Foundation degree in health and social care or willingness to work towards
  • Experience of clinical supervision
  • Therapy specific role extensive experience of working within a rehabilitation environment with physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good organisational and problem solving skills
  • Ability to observe and record physical and social changes of a patient and report immediately
  • Ability to act alone in an emergency situation
  • Able to prioritise work on a daily basis to meet service demands
  • Confident in the use of email and basic IT skills


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