Therapy Assistant Practitioner

3 weeks ago

Middlesbrough, United Kingdom South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well-established older persons medicine team. We are looking to recruit to a maternity post for a band 4 therapy assistant practitioner, to join an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic team. Responsible for the delivery of therapy to the elderly/frail on the OPM wards at The James Cook University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will work within a multidisciplinary team providing assessment, rehabilitation and support to patients across the older persons medicine
pathway. Although you will be based at James Cook hospital you may also, at times, be asked to provide cover and support to community
hospitals.

We have a comprehensive In-Service Training Programme and staff are encouraged and supported in their continuous professional development.
You will be supported by senior physiotherapists and occupational therapists and have regular supervision sessions and appraisals. 

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

Working for our organisation

South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has
been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the
leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete these four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we
offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Details of the full job description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.

If you have an further questions please contact Jemma Bedford. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Knowledge acquired through in-house training, short course and experience to NVQ 3 level or equivalent, plus knowledge of specific patient conditions, forms of therapy, acquired through training, experience or NVQ3 in relevant subject. Level 1 English and Maths functional skills or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Additional training relevant to this post

Experience

Essential criteria

Substantial previous experience as an AHP therapy assistant

Desirable criteria

Previous experience in older persons medicine

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

Basic moving and handling skills Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, with both patients and colleagues. Ability to demonstrate good judgement skills in determining the best course of action when problem solving Basic IT skills Practical and theoretical knowledge of patient conditions and treatment within relevant speciality

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at 

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

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