Job summary
Assistant Practitioner - Band 4 / Development Band 4 (depending on experience)
Warminster Community Hospital - Longleat Ward
37.5 Hours - Permanent
Do you have a passion for rehabilitation?
Do you enjoy working collaboratively with patients and families?
An exciting opportunity for a has arisen for a qualified B4 Assistant Practitioner or to join our well established and respected therapy team work within our Warminster Community Hospital.
The post holder will join the therapy team on Longleat Ward a 25 bed IP rehabilitation ward.
Patients are transferred to our unit from 3 acute trusts and you will work together with them, their families, and the wider MDT to implement individualised rehabilitation programmes to meet patient goals.
Main duties of the job
To work within a multi-professional team in a community ward setting, providing, support, care, and treatment to individuals, within guidelines and protocols identified for the role.
We are looking for someone who has a curiosity to learn in a supportive environment and to use creative approaches working across the MDT.
This post will work alongside existing therapy staff to provide excellent support to the occupational therapists and physiotherapists and work alongside therapy assistants, delivering some assessments, interventions to rehabilitation and timely discharges from our 25 bedded ward.
You will demonstrate a desire to work creatively to bring about innovative service development and commit to putting the patient at the centre of your work.
If you would like to discuss the post please contact Jane Fitz-James or Jo Reed Inpatient Therapy Leads at jane.fitzjames@nhs.net or joanne.reed17@nhs.net - 07917 200933 / 07557 150975
About us
Wiltshire Health and Care provides community based health services, enabling people to live healthy independent lives. Our Vision is to enable people to live independant and fulfilling lives for as long as possible. We are an NHS partnership organisation, focused entirely on delivering quality health and care to the people of Wiltshire - not on making a profit.
There has never been a better time to join us. Community services are expanding as part of the NHS Long Term Plan and the population of Wiltshire has never needed the energy, enthusiasm and commitment of our community-focused teams more than now. You will join a friendly and supportive team who live our values of Quality, Integrity, Partnership and Change, which were developed with our staff, patients and carers.
If you already live in or near Wiltshire, youll know that it is a great place to live and work: rolling countryside, bustling market towns and vibrant city life combined with excellent transport links and good schools. If you are looking to move to the area, we offer local employment and a chance to play a crucial role as part of your new community straight away. What are you waiting for?!
Details
Date posted
03 June 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£25,147 to £27,596 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9085-WHC-21954
Job locations
Warminster Community Hospital
The Avenue
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 8QS
Employer details
Employer name
Wiltshire Health and Care LLP
Address
Warminster Community Hospital
The Avenue
Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 8QS
Employer's website
https://wiltshirehealthandcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Jane Fitz-James
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