4011 - Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

The interview for this role be the 22nd September 2023.

The therapy assistant practitioner position is a brand-new exciting addition to the unit team. The role would fit for a dynamic and forward-thinking person who has experience in therapy working and is keen to develop their skills.

The Acorn Intermediate Care unit provides short term specialist care for people who need extra support, care and rehabilitation to support them returning home or appropriate place on discharge.

The role will provide a unique blend of physiotherapy and occupational therapy assessments and interventions to the patients that we care for. Placing the patient at the centre of their recovery, in order to achieve their goals.

Main duties of the job

The therapy assistant practitioner will work as part of the Acorn Unit MDT to provide therapeutic treatments and assessments.

This will include, but not limited to:

Carrying out protocol-based assessments of patients in order to guide treatments.

Providing rehabilitation plans to patients to support progression.

Carry out group exercise classes.

To be able to perform physiotherapy and occupational therapy-based session with patients.

To support nursing colleagues in relation to patients mobility levels and ability in performing own care needs.

Support in formulating plans in relation to patients onward care.

About us

Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

Certificates of Sponsorship

We welcome applications from individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route.

***please note funding for travel and associated relocation costs may not be covered by the Trust**

Please see further details below.

Date posted

23 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9163-4011E-08-23

Job locations

Acorn Unit, Highstone Mews

Highstone Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S70 4DX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting.
Proven practical experience and theoretical knowledge at Band 3 level, from working in a relevant therapeutic healthcare environment.
Experience working as part of a team.
Experience in supervising/inducting/supporting others at work.

Desirable

Administration/clerical experience.
Previous experience in NHS setting.
Experience of integrated working.

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A-levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including
Functional Skills (level 2).
Or as a level 5 apprenticeship, such as the Assistant Practitioner
Apprenticeship.
Care Certificate.

Desirable

Other qualification/experience in relevant area.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe a time where you were under pressure but remained calm.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Have an awareness of rehabilitation needs and goal orientated care.
Awareness of the physical, psychological and emotional needs of patients undergoing rehabilitation and their families.

Desirable

Knowledge of Orthopaedic & Long term conditions and how this affects a patients ability to manage their ADLs.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a rehabilitation setting.
Proven practical experience and theoretical knowledge at Band 3 level, from working in a relevant therapeutic healthcare environment.
Experience working as part of a team.
Experience in supervising/inducting/supporting others at work.

Desirable

Administration/clerical experience.
Previous experience in NHS setting.
Experience of integrated working.

Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification; plus, A-levels and GCSEs or equivalent(s), including
Functional Skills (level 2).
Or as a level 5 apprenticeship, such as the Assistant Practitioner
Apprenticeship.
Care Certificate.

Desirable

Other qualification/experience in relevant area.

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe a time where you were under pressure but remained calm.

Knowledge and Awareness

Essential

Have an awareness of rehabilitation needs and goal orientated care.
Awareness of the physical, psychological and emotional needs of patients undergoing rehabilitation and their families.

Desirable

Knowledge of Orthopaedic & Long term conditions and how this affects a patients ability to manage their ADLs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.