Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4, Therapy Assistant Practitioner to become part of the expansion and development of the therapy services provision to this highly regarded Intermediate Neurorehabilitation unit in Stockport.
The Devonshire unit is a 19- bedded unit for the care of post-acute neuro patients requiring ongoing community based in-patient neurorehabilitation.
This Band 4 role will support the wider therapy team (Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists) to provide aspects of; assessment, goal setting, rehabilitation, and discharge planning using a 24-hour rehabilitaion approach. They will also be expected to support the development and delivery of activities and groups which support increased access/intensity of rehabilitation.
The successful candidate will be well supported by the wider Therapy team and have ongoing access to training and opportunities for personal development.
Applications from candidates with appropriate NHS and Neuro Rehabilitation experience who can demonstrate that they are working towards fulfilment of the essential requirements may be considered for a development post opportunity (i.e., band 3 - 4 over a specified time frame).
Main duties of the job
- To assist the delivery of high quality, evidenced based neurorehabilitation to the caseload of the Devonshire INRU
- To work as an integral member of the therapy team supporting assessment, therapy interventions, education, and discharge planning.
- To use technical and creative skills in the provision of rehabilitative activities for patients in 1:1 sessions and therapy groups and be responsible for evaluating and amending treatment programmes within your scope of practise and with guidance from the therapy team (Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational therapists, and Physiotherapists).
- To promote a 24-hour rehab approach on the unit through initiatives like group development, environment review, and resource development.
- To support induction, core training, and clinical supervision to a small number of therapy assistants/rehab support workers ensuring a high quality, efficient and coordinated approach to care.
- To take a lead in identified audits, quality improvement projects and resource management projects for the therapy service with supervision from senior therapists
- To work flexible across all disciplines to provide holistic care and service needs.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of attainment or progress towards essential qualifications- i.e. Relevant health and / or social care qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above Or REPS accredited Level 2/3 gym instructor / personal trainer qualification / GP referral or equivalent Or Relevant qualification related to sports science or equivalent sports related diploma or degree Or Level 3 / 4 REP's / CIMSPA
Desirable
- Relevant health and / or social care qualification at NVQ Level 4 or above
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a therapy assistant or personal trainer
- Previous experience in supporting patients with rehab individually or in a group setting
- Good understanding and experience of working with clients with a variety of physical, cognitive and communication impairment
- Well- developed communication skills with experience of communicating with patients / clients with barriers to communication
- Good understanding of the role
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Previous employment working in a health care setting
- Previous experience working with patients with neuro impairment
- Good understanding of mental health issues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to deal with sensitive and emotional situations
- Flexibility
- Willingness to work across sites to support MCCN Neuro Rehab service
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of attainment or progress towards essential qualifications- i.e. Relevant health and / or social care qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above Or REPS accredited Level 2/3 gym instructor / personal trainer qualification / GP referral or equivalent Or Relevant qualification related to sports science or equivalent sports related diploma or degree Or Level 3 / 4 REP's / CIMSPA
Desirable
- Relevant health and / or social care qualification at NVQ Level 4 or above
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a therapy assistant or personal trainer
- Previous experience in supporting patients with rehab individually or in a group setting
- Good understanding and experience of working with clients with a variety of physical, cognitive and communication impairment
- Well- developed communication skills with experience of communicating with patients / clients with barriers to communication
- Good understanding of the role
Desirable
- NHS Experience
- Previous employment working in a health care setting
- Previous experience working with patients with neuro impairment
- Good understanding of mental health issues
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to deal with sensitive and emotional situations
- Flexibility
- Willingness to work across sites to support MCCN Neuro Rehab service
Desirable
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).