Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our team at the Stroke Pathway Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre(SPARC),which is part of Sheffield's Integrated Community Stroke Service.
SPARC is a 31 bedded inpatient unit that provides excellent, patient centred care and rehabilitation for the stroke survivors of Sheffield.
As a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, you will work primarily with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Activity Co-ordinators and alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.
The successful post holder will contribute to the delivery of evidence-based therapy at an intensity to meet the needs of our service users.
There will be opportunities for the post holder to engage in exciting service development projects and staff training.
Please note: This role is not a sponsored role and therefore candidates must not require sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Work both autonomously and under the guidance of registered therapists to complete appropriate assessments.
Select treatment activities to enable progress towards patients' goals, taking into consideration their condition and capability.
Deliver therapy on an individual, semi-supervised and group basis.
Complete assessment forms, document therapy sessions and complete referrals in line with Trust and local Therapy Services guidelines.
Evaluate patient progress and use your own judgement to make amendments to the treatment programme, within your scope of practice.
Accept clinical responsibility for your patient case load, prioritise and organise this efficiently whilst considering competing priorities.
To undertake therapeutic moving and handling of patients with/without equipment.
Assess for and order equipment to facilitate safe discharges.
Effectively communicate information to patients, carers and colleagues
Teach therapy techniques to carers including moving and handling, safe use of equipment, and management of the patient's condition.
Provide patient motivation and empowerment.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team ensure a integrated 24 hour rehabilitation approach is delivered.
Support and assist in the skill development of Therapy Assistants and Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Students.
Work within a legal framework for patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development, and supportive policies to help employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and maths or equivalent relevant experience.
- NVQ/QCF level 3/4 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional training to gain knowledge and skills specific to stroke rehabilitation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a therapy technical instructor/ senior rehabilitation assistant (band 3)
- Experience of working within a relevant healthcare setting
- Have knowledge of wheelchairs, assistive equipment and minor adaptations
Desirable
- Experience working within the field of stroke/neurology
- Experience of working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
- Experience of using outcome measures to record patient progress
- Experience of undertaking cognitive/mood screens
- Experience of managing own caseload
Further training
Essential
- Current knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Completion of further stroke/ neurology specific training/courses
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy practice
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate with patients who have impaired communication abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Ability to empathise with and motivate others
- Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work within your scope of practice and seek help when required.
- Ability to maintain accurate written records.
- Ability to undertake moving and handling procedures
- Experience of using Information Technology
Desirable
- Experience leading rehabilitation groups (e.g. exercise groups, breakfast clubs)
- Ability to co-ordinate access and home discharge visits
- Teaching skills/sharing knowledge with patients and colleagues.
- Experience of goal setting with patients
- Experience of positively contributing to the development and modernisation of a service
Other factors
Essential
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Willing to work flexibly as the service requires including weekend and Bank Holiday working.
- Willing to adhere to STHFT PROUD values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C or equivalent in English and maths or equivalent relevant experience.
- NVQ/QCF level 3/4 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake additional training to gain knowledge and skills specific to stroke rehabilitation.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a therapy technical instructor/ senior rehabilitation assistant (band 3)
- Experience of working within a relevant healthcare setting
- Have knowledge of wheelchairs, assistive equipment and minor adaptations
Desirable
- Experience working within the field of stroke/neurology
- Experience of working in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
- Experience of using outcome measures to record patient progress
- Experience of undertaking cognitive/mood screens
- Experience of managing own caseload
Further training
Essential
- Current knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
- Evidence of continuing personal and professional development
Desirable
- Completion of further stroke/ neurology specific training/courses
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Comprehensive understanding of both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy practice
- Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to communicate with patients who have impaired communication abilities
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Ability to empathise with and motivate others
- Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work within your scope of practice and seek help when required.
- Ability to maintain accurate written records.
- Ability to undertake moving and handling procedures
- Experience of using Information Technology
Desirable
- Experience leading rehabilitation groups (e.g. exercise groups, breakfast clubs)
- Ability to co-ordinate access and home discharge visits
- Teaching skills/sharing knowledge with patients and colleagues.
- Experience of goal setting with patients
- Experience of positively contributing to the development and modernisation of a service
Other factors
Essential
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Willing to work flexibly as the service requires including weekend and Bank Holiday working.
- Willing to adhere to STHFT PROUD values
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stroke Pathway Assessment & Rehabilitation Centre - Beech Hill
Norfolk Park Road
Sheffield
S2 3QE
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
