Job summary
This post works across the professions of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The post holder will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, but will autonomously manage their own caseload, providing direct Therapy interventions for identified patient groups. They will be responsible for the entire patient journey from assessment through treatment to discharge. They will work closely with patients, their families and/or carers, Therapy colleagues and the wider MDT, as well as liaising externally with colleagues in social services, Primary care, community services, voluntary organisations and other agencies as required. They will support Band 3 Therapy Assistants working in their clinical area.
Main duties of the job
We have a fantastic opportunity to appoint two Full Time Assistant Therapy Practitioners, both 12-month fixed term contracts, to our dynamic Medicine Team at Russells Hall Hospital.
The posts are 37.5 hours each and both post holders will have the opportunity to work across medicine specialities including Renal, Dementia, Elderly Care, Oncology, and Gastroenterology. You will work closely with our team of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and support staff as well as the wider multidisciplinary team.
We are looking for a enthusiastic, well-motivated people with Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy assistant experience. Excellent communication skills, flexibility in working approach and an enthusiasm for the role and helping others are essential.
Within your scope of practice, you will carry an independent caseload with support from qualified staff, involving assessment, treatment, and discharge planning with people with a wide variety of conditions and needs. You will need to manage your own time effectively and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team.
We have a robust appraisal and supervision system, together with wide availability of learning opportunities, to support you with your day to day working and your ongoing development.
If you would like to be part of our fast-growing, friendly team, then we would welcome hearing from you.
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About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level III
- Education to GCSE/equivalent grade C in 3 subjects including Maths and English
Desirable
- Other related clinical qualification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy practices in acute hospital trust
- Specific knowledge relating to medical conditions and therapy intervention to treat and discharge patients appropriately
- Proven relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant at Band 3
- Knowledge of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Basic knowledge of principles and practice of clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of theoretical knowledge and continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work within a level of competence and to therapy guidelines for specific conditions. To seek support when a patient falls outside the agreed remit/competence
- Sound understanding of the principles and procedures surrounding equipment issuing and fitting in therapy
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills with evidence of good documentation
- Ability to delegate appropriately to band 3 staff
- Ability to deliver training to other staff members
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative with only distant supervision including planning and organising own caseload
- Ability to use initiative and make changes to plans at short notice
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and make judgements about clinical situations with patients
- Prepared to participate in flexible working, weekend working and 7-day working
Physical Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to drive with access to a vehicle and valid UK licence
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BTEC or NVQ level III
- Education to GCSE/equivalent grade C in 3 subjects including Maths and English
Desirable
- Other related clinical qualification
Knowledge and Training
Essential
- Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy practices in acute hospital trust
- Specific knowledge relating to medical conditions and therapy intervention to treat and discharge patients appropriately
- Proven relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant at Band 3
- Knowledge of the wider multi-disciplinary team
- Basic knowledge of principles and practice of clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of theoretical knowledge and continuous professional development
Experience
Essential
- Ability to work within a level of competence and to therapy guidelines for specific conditions. To seek support when a patient falls outside the agreed remit/competence
- Sound understanding of the principles and procedures surrounding equipment issuing and fitting in therapy
Communication & Relationship Skills
Essential
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills with evidence of good documentation
- Ability to delegate appropriately to band 3 staff
- Ability to deliver training to other staff members
Analytical & Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative with only distant supervision including planning and organising own caseload
- Ability to use initiative and make changes to plans at short notice
Planning & Organisational Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse and make judgements about clinical situations with patients
- Prepared to participate in flexible working, weekend working and 7-day working
Physical Skills
Essential
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to drive with access to a vehicle and valid UK licence
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).
