Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, innovative and friendly Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join our dynamic and friendly Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Team at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust. This post is being offered as full-time.
The successful candidate will need to of had previous Band 3 or above Therapy Support Worker experience for either physiotherapy and/ or occupational therapy/ speech and language therapy teams. Additional specific training can be provided to enable the successful candidate to provide therapies through following protocols to autonomously deliver assessment and rehabilitation to ESD Stroke patient's in an individualised, goal directed manner. The ideal candidate will have experience working with patients with stroke and neurological conditions.
The post holder needs to be flexible, have good time management skills, confident IT skills, and work well in a team as well as independently. A car driver is essential as this is largely a community based role.
We are delighted to be able to offer patients who have had a stroke the opportunity of assessment and treatment over the weekend and Bank Holidays and the post holder will also be required to participate in the 7-day working rotacurrently based on the stroke wards at The Princess Royal Hospital in Telford.
Main duties of the job
As the successful candidate you will have your own case load working as part of the multi-disciplinary team delivering therapy to patients with Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language therapy needs following stroke. In doing so you shall work predominantly with patients in their own home helping them and their families manage their physical, social and psychological needs post stroke.
About us
Our ESD service provides therapy to stroke patients across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and the team are currently all based together in Shrewsbury adjacent to the main hospital site. Team members include Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Assistant Practitioners and admin support.
We are a friendly, forward thinking team working in a rewarding environment. High quality patient care is at the core of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and staff development.
The team have a robust supervision structure and a strong drive for personal and professional development across all bands and roles facilitating events within the team, department, Trust and externally to enable the best possible care is delivered to patients.
We look forward to meeting you at interview and exploring all the opportunities you will gain by joining us in this exciting and essential role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 9-4) or equivalent
- Evidence of Knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and work at the level equivalent to a foundation degree
- Foundation Degree or equivalent / or willingness to work towards
Work experience
Essential
- Previous band 3 Therapy NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting to foundation degree level
- Knowledge of the role of the Assistant Practitioner and the boundaries of the position
- Basic understanding of the patient condition and its impact on the therapy intervention
Skills
Essential
- Experience in liaising with other agencies
- Knowledge and experience of common condition in the community setting and the impact on the therapy intervention
- Ability to organise and deliver a health education session either in 1:1 or group sessions
- Knowledge and experience in caring for patients in the medical setting who present with complex conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in Maths and English (Grades 9-4) or equivalent
- Evidence of Knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and work at the level equivalent to a foundation degree
- Foundation Degree or equivalent / or willingness to work towards
Work experience
Essential
- Previous band 3 Therapy NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of therapy interventions acquired through training or experience within a healthcare setting to foundation degree level
- Knowledge of the role of the Assistant Practitioner and the boundaries of the position
- Basic understanding of the patient condition and its impact on the therapy intervention
Skills
Essential
- Experience in liaising with other agencies
- Knowledge and experience of common condition in the community setting and the impact on the therapy intervention
- Ability to organise and deliver a health education session either in 1:1 or group sessions
- Knowledge and experience in caring for patients in the medical setting who present with complex conditions
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).
