Therapy Practitioner

Job summary

The Integrated Community Rehab Team provide Rehab to patients in our Airedale, Craven and Wharfedale Community.

The teams consist of Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists and Generic therapy assistants. The Service's core hours are weekdays between and

Main duties of the job

The assistance practitioner will work closely with the team to support the community rehab team to assess, plan and implement a range of therapeutic activities and treatments to improve functional ability, mood and the well-being of patients . The role involves supporting people who have been recently discharged home as well as those who are already at home and require rehab at home.

The post holder will be responsible for activities delegated to them and will work without direct supervision but will have access to a clinician for advice and direction as required.

Assistants are expected to continually improve their knowledge and skills and develop collaborative working relationships with therapy colleagues to enhance patient care. Duties are varied and include direct patient contact, clerical and housekeeping tasks.

The post holder will be required to have completed a foundation degree or equivalent in health and social care, and understand the requirements of rehabilitation and have experience of working with people with a range of health needs.

The post holder needs to be able to access a range of community bases and travel to patients homes in what can be very rural areas. A driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential .

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general level of education including GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C or above Relevant Foundation degree, or BTEC higher or QCF level V qualification in health and social care

Desirable

4 GCSEs Grade A - D Courses with Relevance to the job equipment, dementia ECDL or formal qualifications in word processing and spreadsheets

Experience

Essential

Recent, relevant experience of working in therapy services Experience of working with people with complex health needs Clinical experience in acute, mental health or other clinical support worker roles. Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions Experience of multidisciplinary team working Experience of working independently Experience in use of IT applications

Desirable

Experience of carrying out therapy Experience of project work Experience of working shifts/ weekends Experience of supervising and supporting others Evidence of therapy competencies

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity Knowledge of health, safety issues Knowledge of the NHS constitution Knowledge of rehabilitation and it importance in health care

Desirable

Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments in Community Settings

Skills

Essential

Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy Ability to work well within a team Planning and organisational skills Negotiation and problem-solving skills Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers

Desirable

Supervisory skills Leadership skills

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