Job summary
(Full-time 37.5 hours per week)
Are you looking for a brilliant place to work and thrive?Are you ready to build on existinghealthcare experience?Come and join our dynamic and friendly Stroketeam wherewe'repassionate about delivering the best patient care, your contribution is truly valued, and your personal growth is a priority.
We'relooking for a driven Assistant Therapy Practitioner to support our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high qualitycare across our Stroke Pathway(rotating between Acute hospital care and a new Stroke Rehabilitation Unit).
Your day might include:
It is expected that the post holder will contribute to seven-day services.
Are you ready to make a difference and help our patients regain theirindependence?We'dlove to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group
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
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to drive with access to a vehicle
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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
- 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
Desirable
- Ability to drive with access to a vehicle
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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).
