Therapy Assistant Practitioner

at  Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

BAND 4 – 37.5 HOURS

REACT Services
An excellent and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, who has at least 12 months experience of working as a band 3 therapy assistant and has or is working towards band 4 competencies in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, to join the REACT team at Leighton Hospital.
We are looking for a motivated assistant practitioner with excellent clinical and communication skills to work alongside and support qualified therapists in the treatment of patients in A &E, the Frailty unit and admission wards at Leighton Hospital . The post holder will be expected to contribute to assessments and carry out treatment plans agreed by the qualified therapist for allocated patients. They will contribute to the inputting of data and produce monthly reports.
We also require the commitment to contribute to a seven-day service.
On commencing the role you will have a full induction. We offer regular supervision, setting individual objectives, promoting self-analysis/reflection and development. All staff irrespective of their post will be given equal opportunity to undertake a full variety of CPD to support and develop them in their role.
Service development and innovation is strongly encouraged alongside participation in audit and research. Flexible working environment and paid annual leave entitlement.
To assist in the management and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified clinician.
To follow departmental protocols and guidelines referring to a qualified clinician who is available for advice.
To independently carry out specified assessments, interventions and programmes as planned and discussed with a qualified clinician.
To monitor and report progress of patients during the implementation of planned interventions and programmes.
To hold a caseload as delegated by a qualified clinician, reporting back at agreed timescales, highlighting any necessary actions.
To work with an individual or group in a variety of settings appropriate to the patients need.
To modify interventions and programmes within defined parameters and within practice scope

Please refer the Job description for details