Job summary
Are you a proactive, enthusiastic person looking for a new experience or the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a band 4 Senior Therapy Technical Instructor (STTI) to join our established team of therapists to work in the urgent care and frailty therapy team at Northampton General Hospital.
The team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Support Staff and you will be supported by the qualified staff in the role and encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills. The successful candidate will work alongside the therapy staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team on the Nye Bevan Assessment Unit, the Emergency Department and the Frailty Assessment Unit.
The successful candidate will work autonomously, under the indirect supervision of therapists, to complete rapid assessments of routine patients and provide therapy intervention to enable a safe and timely discharge from the front door. This will also include providing clinical reasoning as to why a patient may not be safe to be discharged at that time. The applicant will have the opportunity to work with patients who have a variety of medical conditions and presentations, be required to manage their own caseload and support other team members under the supervision of qualified therapists. This will include supporting other therapy support staff with their rotational objectives.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary
The post holder will:
Actively provide therapy care for patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team at NGH
Provide specific evidence based assessments and treatments under the indirect supervision of qualified therapist using a therapy framework.
Provide technical skills to assist a qualified Therapist in treating orthopaedic patients.
Provide therapy care to in-patients and occasionally patients in their own homes
Have access to, read and understand medical notes and information from the MDT to inform decision making regarding suitability for intervention
Be able to interpret clinical observations and provide supportive treatments of orthopaedic patients, understanding the implications of therapy interventions
Provide rehabilitation to patients within the orthopaedic ward areas
Provide care to post-operative orthopaedic patients
Provide training in use of mobility aids and Therapy Equipment to Orthopaedic Nursing colleagues/HCA's and Therapy support staff.
Key Working Relationships
The post holder will be required to maintain constructive relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, including but not extensive to: Therapy Department and Enablement Centre clinical and non-clinical staff, Therapy Management Team and the broader trust staff group as required. Participate in relevant working groups/projects, services and initiatives to provide information and analytical advice and expertise.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Good communication skills, verbal and written, and commitment to team working within a fast-paced environment is essential. As well as recent experience of working in an acute setting and moving and handling of patients.
As a therapy team we are continuously involved in service development and the post holder will be involved alongside the therapy team in new projects, service developments and initiatives to ensure best practice.
This post has some non-clinical responsibilities e.g. ordering and maintaining equipment stock levels, inputting data onto the IT systems and other administrative duties as required.
Regular supervision, competency and performance reviews and continued personal development are actively encouraged. The team also has regular team meetings and in-service teaching programmes.
Our service is provided over 7 days per week. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the weekend service rota and the possibility of developing into extended hours.
To be an integral member of a Therapies team, to assist qualified therapy staff in assessing and carrying out specific therapy interventions for clients with more complex needs. This will include clients who have difficulties understanding and communicating.
Review and implement treatment programmes making necessary modifications prior to reporting back to a qualified therapist in line with the band 4 competency framework.Provide support and training to other qualified and non-qualified staff within the therapy team.
Manage and prioritise own case load independently, carry out delegated duties and work flexibly and at a fast pace in order to support the smooth running of the therapy department.
Provision of clinical services:Demonstrate a good understanding of medical conditions within the area of speciality / clinical pathway and the impact of these on the patients function and rehabilitation.
To have a holistic understanding of the patient and their condition, as well as the impact of psychosocial dynamics on their function.
To enable patients to co-operate in their rehabilitation programme using encouragement, reassurance, tact and sensitivity; overcome barriers to understanding with patients whose understanding is impaired.
To identify and implement correct treatment plans within known patient care pathways under the indirect supervision of a qualified therapist.
To assess and formulate treatment and discharge plans for patients as guided by the agreed treatment framework.
To identify patients that do not fall within care pathway / agreed framework and who need referral to qualified staff.
Using protocols and set processes to assess patients mobility and functional abilities and assess for and issue appropriate low level equipment.
To constantly assess patients stamina / understanding during treatment sessions and modify treatment as appropriate.
To work in a flexible and responsive way when under pressure.
To provide and receive complex patient care information with the multi-professional team, patients and carers in board rounds, ward rounds, family meetings and discharge planning meetings and use this information to modify patient care.
To assist / facilitate same day discharges under guidance of therapists.
To provide advice to patients / carers on safe use and care of prescribed equipment.
Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements.
Be responsible for maintaining rehabilitation equipment in the department.
Improving patient and visitor experiences:To be a point of contact for patients and relatives in the clinical area.
To communicate factual and sometimes complex information to patients and relatives with patientsconsent.
To contribute to the development and sharing of patient and carer information.
Support with gathering and using patient feedback to help improve and develop services.
Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Be aware of ethical issues which impact on Therapy service provision and work under the guidance of Therapists in relation to this.
Using audit, evaluation and research:Through guidance from the qualified therapists, be aware of and implement, evidence based practice and outcome measures as appropriate to the clinical area.
Support therapists to implement agreed action plans from both national and local strategies, benchmarking standards and clinical audits as appropriate.
Participate in audit and research projects as required by service leads and collect data as required.
Support therapists to foster a culture which allows innovation and practice development within the clinical area.
Monitor outcomes of patient intervention using outcome measures
Job description
Job responsibilities
Good communication skills, verbal and written, and commitment to team working within a fast-paced environment is essential. As well as recent experience of working in an acute setting and moving and handling of patients.
As a therapy team we are continuously involved in service development and the post holder will be involved alongside the therapy team in new projects, service developments and initiatives to ensure best practice.
This post has some non-clinical responsibilities e.g. ordering and maintaining equipment stock levels, inputting data onto the IT systems and other administrative duties as required.
Regular supervision, competency and performance reviews and continued personal development are actively encouraged. The team also has regular team meetings and in-service teaching programmes.
Our service is provided over 7 days per week. The successful candidate will be expected to be part of the weekend service rota and the possibility of developing into extended hours.
To be an integral member of a Therapies team, to assist qualified therapy staff in assessing and carrying out specific therapy interventions for clients with more complex needs. This will include clients who have difficulties understanding and communicating.
Review and implement treatment programmes making necessary modifications prior to reporting back to a qualified therapist in line with the band 4 competency framework.Provide support and training to other qualified and non-qualified staff within the therapy team.
Manage and prioritise own case load independently, carry out delegated duties and work flexibly and at a fast pace in order to support the smooth running of the therapy department.
Provision of clinical services:Demonstrate a good understanding of medical conditions within the area of speciality / clinical pathway and the impact of these on the patients function and rehabilitation.
To have a holistic understanding of the patient and their condition, as well as the impact of psychosocial dynamics on their function.
To enable patients to co-operate in their rehabilitation programme using encouragement, reassurance, tact and sensitivity; overcome barriers to understanding with patients whose understanding is impaired.
To identify and implement correct treatment plans within known patient care pathways under the indirect supervision of a qualified therapist.
To assess and formulate treatment and discharge plans for patients as guided by the agreed treatment framework.
To identify patients that do not fall within care pathway / agreed framework and who need referral to qualified staff.
Using protocols and set processes to assess patients mobility and functional abilities and assess for and issue appropriate low level equipment.
To constantly assess patients stamina / understanding during treatment sessions and modify treatment as appropriate.
To work in a flexible and responsive way when under pressure.
To provide and receive complex patient care information with the multi-professional team, patients and carers in board rounds, ward rounds, family meetings and discharge planning meetings and use this information to modify patient care.
To assist / facilitate same day discharges under guidance of therapists.
To provide advice to patients / carers on safe use and care of prescribed equipment.
Maintain accurate and up to date records of clinical interventions, consistent with legal and organisational requirements.
Be responsible for maintaining rehabilitation equipment in the department.
Improving patient and visitor experiences:To be a point of contact for patients and relatives in the clinical area.
To communicate factual and sometimes complex information to patients and relatives with patientsconsent.
To contribute to the development and sharing of patient and carer information.
Support with gathering and using patient feedback to help improve and develop services.
Respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
Be aware of ethical issues which impact on Therapy service provision and work under the guidance of Therapists in relation to this.
Using audit, evaluation and research:Through guidance from the qualified therapists, be aware of and implement, evidence based practice and outcome measures as appropriate to the clinical area.
Support therapists to implement agreed action plans from both national and local strategies, benchmarking standards and clinical audits as appropriate.
Participate in audit and research projects as required by service leads and collect data as required.
Support therapists to foster a culture which allows innovation and practice development within the clinical area.
Monitor outcomes of patient intervention using outcome measures
Person Specification
Education Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Personal portfolio of evidence of work based learning in healthcare
- Or NVQ level 4 in care related topic or good standard of education equivalent to A level or BTec
Desirable
- Foundation degree or equivalent in health related subject.
- A combination of short relevant courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working in an acute NHS healthcare environment.
- Significant Experience of working with a broad range of medical conditions and age groups.
- Knowledge and understanding of roles, responsibilities and working practices of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seeking assistance as appropriate
- Understanding of basic anatomy and physiology relevant to Therapy care including muscle groups, gait and skeletal anatomy
- Understanding of the respiratory system and effects on the body and its function
- Basic IT skills including use of email
- Knowledge of the psychosocial elements of healthcare
- Principles of confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community based setting.
- Experience of working in Urgent Care and Frailty setting
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed communication skills, including interpersonal skills, liaison, influencing and negotiation.
- Ability to work on own without immediate support
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to delegate and organise others
- Ability to use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance
- Basic IT literacy, including use of emails in Microsoft or similar
- Ability to problem solve.
- Pass trust standard literacy and numeracy tests
- Good observation skills.
Person Specification
Education Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Personal portfolio of evidence of work based learning in healthcare
- Or NVQ level 4 in care related topic or good standard of education equivalent to A level or BTec
Desirable
- Foundation degree or equivalent in health related subject.
- A combination of short relevant courses
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Working in an acute NHS healthcare environment.
- Significant Experience of working with a broad range of medical conditions and age groups.
- Knowledge and understanding of roles, responsibilities and working practices of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- Recognise boundaries of own scope of practice and duty of care, seeking assistance as appropriate
- Understanding of basic anatomy and physiology relevant to Therapy care including muscle groups, gait and skeletal anatomy
- Understanding of the respiratory system and effects on the body and its function
- Basic IT skills including use of email
- Knowledge of the psychosocial elements of healthcare
- Principles of confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working within a community based setting.
- Experience of working in Urgent Care and Frailty setting
Skills
Essential
- Well-developed communication skills, including interpersonal skills, liaison, influencing and negotiation.
- Ability to work on own without immediate support
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to delegate and organise others
- Ability to use initiative in addressing own learning needs and appraise own performance
- Basic IT literacy, including use of emails in Microsoft or similar
- Ability to problem solve.
- Pass trust standard literacy and numeracy tests
- Good observation skills.
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).
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