Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Peterborough

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Are you enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring? Do you relish a challenge? Are you innovative, dynamic and a good problem solver? This exciting role could be for you. We are a thriving and supportive team, providing protected supervision and CPD time for your development.
We are looking for a full time Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our amazing Front Door Therapy Team at Peterborough City Hospital. Based in our Emergency Department and short stay wards this role offers variety whilst working in fast paced environment.
The role involves;
Demonstrating compassion and good communication skills
Team working
Supporting with mobility and exercise programmes
Completing functional assessments to support therapy staff with discharge planning
Assessment, practice and provision of equipment
Administrative duties
If you would like further information, please contact Vicki Christie, Team Leader on v.christie@nhs.net
Please note that interviews will be conducted face to face.
To undertake assessments and treatments for patients that have been triaged by a Therapist and deemed appropriate for Therapy Assistant Practitioner intervention with case management advice available via indirect and direct contact with a registered therapist.
To carry own caseload of non-complex patients assessing, according to competencies, and devising and implementing treatment programmes.
To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency teams with the aim of supporting timely discharge.
To enable patients, their families and carers in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by providing treatment programmes developed and monitored by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in supervision.
To deliver safe, efficient and effective patient focussed care in line with local standards.
To be actively involved in the in-service training programme, including the mentoring and training of Band 2 and 3 therapy assistants and supporting students as required.
To participate in the provision of 7 day services as required.
To adhere to the Trusts values and behaviours.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);

MEMBERSHIP OF THE NHS PENSION SCHEME:

Flexible working opportunities;
Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Please see the attached person specification and the job description for more details about this role

Please refer the Job description for details