Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work in a busy fast paced elective therapy team?
Then come and work as part of our dedicated therapy team.
Our Therapy Practitioners manage patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery to facilitate a safe and timely discharge. You will work under the supervision of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.
The post is for full time 37.5 hours.
Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage and during the onboarding process.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
Main duties of the job
The successful post holder-
- Will hold responsibility for a designated caseload within a defined area of the service, at times working without direct supervision from the Therapists contributing to a smooth running of the service.
- Will be responsible for specific routine tasks, as delegated
- Will participate as appropriate in reviews of and changes to service delivery within the team.
- Will exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, seamless, high quality care
- To supervise and deliver occupational therapy/physiotherapy treatment programmes within parameters set by qualified members of the team reporting back progress.
- To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appliances used by patients
- To assist qualified staff in the assessment and treatment process within agreed competency levels.
- To carry out specific interventions, within agreed competency levels.
- To evaluate patient progress and liaise with the multidisciplinary team as required
- To deliver pre-operative education to patients
- To instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence
- To communicate relevant information to team members, including participation in team meetings
- To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients/carers to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes.
- To maintain good working relationships
- To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating and reasoning skills in order to complete treatment programmes
- To adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and carry out responsibilities accordingly
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
- To attend regular meetings, e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups
- To participate in in-service training
- To maintain a portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning
- To actively participate in PDR, appraisal and supervision systems
- To assist in induction and training of new staff and education of students
- To support Therapy Lead, as requested, in quality activities within the team
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, seamless, high quality care
- To supervise and deliver occupational therapy/physiotherapy treatment programmes within parameters set by qualified members of the team reporting back progress.
- To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appliances used by patients
- To assist qualified staff in the assessment and treatment process within agreed competency levels.
- To carry out specific interventions, within agreed competency levels.
- To evaluate patient progress and liaise with the multidisciplinary team as required
- To deliver pre-operative education to patients
- To instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence
- To communicate relevant information to team members, including participation in team meetings
- To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients/carers to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes.
- To maintain good working relationships
- To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating and reasoning skills in order to complete treatment programmes
- To adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and carry out responsibilities accordingly
- To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs
- To attend regular meetings, e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups
- To participate in in-service training
- To maintain a portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning
- To actively participate in PDR, appraisal and supervision systems
- To assist in induction and training of new staff and education of students
- To support Therapy Lead, as requested, in quality activities within the team
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to teach practical skills to clients
- Able to use a variety of tools and equipment
- Able to work single-handed with individuals or groups
- Observation skills
- Able to problem solve
- Able to participate in aspects of personal care
- Have good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Motivational skills
- Have good personal organisational skills
- Able to adhere to professional conduct
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Health and Safety and Risk Awareness
- Computer skills
- Understanding of the Therapy role within area of work
- Keyboard skills
- Group presentation skills
- Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate,
- Willingness to gain an understanding of basic relevant medical conditions
- Works within Trust Policies and Procedures
- Works within limits of own competence
Desirable
- Understanding of the Therapy role within area of work
- Understanding of Enhanced Recovery
- Keyboard skills
- Group presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
- Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the therapy practitioner
- A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Health and Safety Risk awareness
- Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
- Awareness of confidentiality
Additional
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly over 7 days
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
- Reliable
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant Page 3 of 3 to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III or equivalent e.g. BTEC
- Basic level qualifications in both Maths and English or able to demonstrate relevant experience
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training
Desirable
- Recent evidence of relevant training courses
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of illness and disability
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Routine clerical tasks
Desirable
- Experience working in specialist area
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to teach practical skills to clients
- Able to use a variety of tools and equipment
- Able to work single-handed with individuals or groups
- Observation skills
- Able to problem solve
- Able to participate in aspects of personal care
- Have good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
- Motivational skills
- Have good personal organisational skills
- Able to adhere to professional conduct
- Awareness of confidentiality
- Health and Safety and Risk Awareness
- Computer skills
- Understanding of the Therapy role within area of work
- Keyboard skills
- Group presentation skills
- Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate,
- Willingness to gain an understanding of basic relevant medical conditions
- Works within Trust Policies and Procedures
- Works within limits of own competence
Desirable
- Understanding of the Therapy role within area of work
- Understanding of Enhanced Recovery
- Keyboard skills
- Group presentation skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
- Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the therapy practitioner
- A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Health and Safety Risk awareness
- Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
- Awareness of confidentiality
Additional
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly over 7 days
- Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
- Reliable
- Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant Page 3 of 3 to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level III or equivalent e.g. BTEC
- Basic level qualifications in both Maths and English or able to demonstrate relevant experience
- Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio - including certificates from relevant courses or training
Desirable
- Recent evidence of relevant training courses
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within an acute hospital setting
- Awareness of illness and disability
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Routine clerical tasks
Desirable
- Experience working in specialist area
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane,
Appley Bridge
WN6 9EP
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
