Job summary
Working as a key member of the team providing direct clinical care to patients you will be required to undertake a competency framework as part of your training and induction, and be willing to work towards relevant qualifications that are appropriate to the role.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join the Physiotherapy Health Care of Older People (HCOP) team on a full time permanent contract - 37. 5hours week
The core hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm. The successful applicant will also be required to work on a rota system to cover weekends and bank holidays.
There is the expectation to work cross campus as we have HCOP beds on both city and QMC campus.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious team player with the ability to use their initiative, work flexibly and be self -motivated, who can demonstrate excellent communication skills.
You must have a NVQ /QCF Level 3 in healthcare or an equivalent GCSE grades A-C or equivalent in Maths and English. You must also have experience of working in therapies within a care setting at a band 3 level or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
You will have your own caseload and will use your clinical decision making tools to screen referrals, followed by planning assessments and treatments to support discharge of patients under the supervision of a senior therapist.
You will work across OT and Physio professions within the HCOP team as a generic therapist.
This will involve promoting wellbeing, safety and independence within essential activities of daily living, by providing advice and treatment to the patient and/or their careers.
You will also be responsible for the assessment and provision of a range of equipment to promote independence and will be able to refer onto appropriate services following discharge.
You will have excellent communication skills and will be required to work closely with the MDT to discuss caseload management.
There will also be non-clinical duties including general admin and housekeeping duties and there will be opportunities to build leadership and management skills supervising band 2 assistants and band 3 therapy support workers.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The post is that of a Therapy Assistant Practitioner (TAP) providing appropriate assessments, treatment and discharge planning for geriatric patients under the supervision of a senior therapist.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the MDT to develop and execute rehabilitation programmes, as well as facilitate discharges with the support of senior staff.
For more information see Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarize yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
The post is that of a Therapy Assistant Practitioner (TAP) providing appropriate assessments, treatment and discharge planning for geriatric patients under the supervision of a senior therapist.
The post holder will be required to work closely with the MDT to develop and execute rehabilitation programmes, as well as facilitate discharges with the support of senior staff.
For more information see Job Description.
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE (A-C) English/Maths or equivalent
- oNVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
- oTo understand the concepts of rehabilitation
- oTo have an ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
- oTo have experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting
communication and relationship
Essential
- oTo have effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- oTo have an ability to communicate with patients who have impaired communication abilities
- oTo have the ability to empathise with and motivate others
analytical and judgement
Essential
- oTo be able to demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
- oTo have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- oTo demonstrate problem solving skills and be able to work on own initative
planning and organisation
Essential
- oTo demonstrate self-management skills (e.g. time management, prioritising
- oTo be flexible and willing to adapt
physical
Essential
- oTo be able to undertake moving and handling procedures
- oTo have experience of using Information Technology (e.g. basic word processing skills).
other
Essential
- oThe post holder's hours will be scheduled over 7 days which will involve weekend working
Person Specification
training and qualifications
Essential
- oGCSE (A-C) English/Maths or equivalent
- oNVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
- oTo understand the concepts of rehabilitation
- oTo have an ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
- oTo have experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting
communication and relationship
Essential
- oTo have effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- oTo have an ability to communicate with patients who have impaired communication abilities
- oTo have the ability to empathise with and motivate others
analytical and judgement
Essential
- oTo be able to demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
- oTo have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- oTo demonstrate problem solving skills and be able to work on own initative
planning and organisation
Essential
- oTo demonstrate self-management skills (e.g. time management, prioritising
- oTo be flexible and willing to adapt
physical
Essential
- oTo be able to undertake moving and handling procedures
- oTo have experience of using Information Technology (e.g. basic word processing skills).
other
Essential
- oThe post holder's hours will be scheduled over 7 days which will involve weekend working
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.