Assistant Practitioner

Job title:

Assistant Practitioner

Company

NHS

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, driven, and dynamic individual to join the Proactive Care Team as a Therapy Assistant Practitioner. Ther service is a partnership model between BDCFT and Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.This post offers the opportunity to work as part of a large and supportive multidisciplinary team a team. You will work closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist and other therapy assistants, providing highly effective therapy treatment for patients in their own homes.The successful applicant will have experience of working with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and have an interest in provision of therapy community setting.Individuals will be committed to personal development and engage in training programmes.They will be supported by the MDT to develop their existing clinical skills, through comprehensive shadowing and competency assessment and training programmes. They will have regular supervision to support and develop clinical reasoning to become independent practitioners taking responsibility for their own caseload.Applicants shortlisted will be invited to an in person interview.Main duties of the jobTo deliver a high standard of health care supporting both Occupational therapists and Physiotherapists, together with the wider MDT, to assess, plan and implement a range of therapeutic interventions to improve the physical, cognitive and functional ability, mood and well-being of patients.To undertake assessments and treatments for both physiotherapy and occupational therapy independently.There will be additional generic duties as directed by the wider MDT.To facilitate safe and timely interventions.To manage and prioritise own caseload delegated by qualified therapists / MDT evaluating and adapting interventions.To contribute to team and service development.To contribute to training and support to other team members and students.About usOur People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.Date posted19 September 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4SalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number389-24-6391748-AJob locationsHorton Park Health Centre99 Horton Park aveBradfordBD73EGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and personal specification for full description of role, responsibilities and requirements. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and personal specification for full description of role, responsibilities and requirements.Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Therapy Assistant experience in an NHS Setting/ equivalent experience.
• Evidence to demonstrate own learning and to support experience

Desirable

• Experience of carrying out assessments and/or therapeutic interventions with people in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of assisting in the therapy provision for patients with complex and /or progressive conditions.
• Experience of lone working in the community setting
• Experience of practical training/supervision/appraisal and development of Band 2 therapy assistants
• Experience of data collection for audit as directed by qualified therapists

SkillsEssential

• Good organisational and time management skills. Including caseload management of a delegated caseload.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Team player, flexible, adaptable
• Be able to work effectively alongside all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to undertake home treatment sessions and environmental visits.
• Able to assess, monitor and review basic treatment plans.
• Able to use own initiative

Desirable

• IT and numeracy skills

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of specific patient conditions & forms of therapy
• Have an understanding of Rehabilitation and the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy.

QualificationsEssential

• Degree Apprenticeship Healthcare Assistant Practitioner – Level 5 Foundation degree Successful candidates who do not have a foundation degree or equivalent in a relevant area will be required to work towards this.

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English or Maths and English – level 2 functional skills
• NVQ Level 3 study or evidence of level 3 study or evidence of extensive clinical experience in a health and social care
• Courses with relevance to the job role.

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

• Therapy Assistant experience in an NHS Setting/ equivalent experience.
• Evidence to demonstrate own learning and to support experience

Desirable

• Experience of carrying out assessments and/or therapeutic interventions with people in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of assisting in the therapy provision for patients with complex and /or progressive conditions.
• Experience of lone working in the community setting
• Experience of practical training/supervision/appraisal and development of Band 2 therapy assistants
• Experience of data collection for audit as directed by qualified therapists

SkillsEssential

• Good organisational and time management skills. Including caseload management of a delegated caseload.
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Team player, flexible, adaptable
• Be able to work effectively alongside all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to undertake home treatment sessions and environmental visits.
• Able to assess, monitor and review basic treatment plans.
• Able to use own initiative

Desirable

• IT and numeracy skills

KnowledgeEssential

• Knowledge of specific patient conditions & forms of therapy
• Have an understanding of Rehabilitation and the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy.

QualificationsEssential

• Degree Apprenticeship Healthcare Assistant Practitioner – Level 5 Foundation degree Successful candidates who do not have a foundation degree or equivalent in a relevant area will be required to work towards this.

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English or Maths and English – level 2 functional skills
• NVQ Level 3 study or evidence of level 3 study or evidence of extensive clinical experience in a health and social care
• Courses with relevance to the job role.

Expected salary

Location

Bradford

Job date

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:54:53 GMT

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