Job summary
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated individual to the post of Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner within Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the therapy team within a CQC rated 'outstanding' NHS specialist Trust. The post holder will be based within the Complex Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy teams working across the disciplines of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. The case-load includes working with inpatients with complex needs including post stroke, hypoxic brain injury and those with multiple complex needs, as well as assessment, treatment, and discharge planning of medical and surgical patients.
Main duties of the job
The role is ideally suited to an individual with experience of working in a health or care setting with some rehabilitation experience. The post holder will be working closely with experienced therapists, however the ability to make clinical decisions is required at this level, so a good understanding of patient centred care and problem-solving skills are essential. We offer competency based training and regular supervision to ensure you settle into your role quickly and feel supported.
The therapy department has a growing cohort of support workers. We have strong working partnerships with our multi-disciplinary colleagues across the Trust and are key in the provision of therapy to both inpatients and across the community. Through recent investment, therapy services are growing our workforce and working in new and innovative ways to ensure we are providing the highest standard of evidence-based care.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a fun and welcoming team holding monthly cake days, regular social events and trust driven wellbeing initiatives which will help you to settle into the team quickly and build working relationships.
The role is full time 37.5 hours per week (currently Monday-Friday 8am-4pm). The successful candidate will be required to take part in the Saturday rehab service rota providing rehabilitation to patients across the Trust. Competency based training for this will be provided.
While the Trust does not, currently, provide therapy services over 7 days, this is a key focus for the Trust, therefore this should be a consideration before applying for the position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are a fun and welcoming team holding monthly cake days, regular social events and trust driven wellbeing initiatives which will help you to settle into the team quickly and build working relationships.
The role is full time 37.5 hours per week (currently Monday-Friday 8am-4pm). The successful candidate will be required to take part in the Saturday rehab service rota providing rehabilitation to patients across the Trust. Competency based training for this will be provided.
While the Trust does not, currently, provide therapy services over 7 days, this is a key focus for the Trust, therefore this should be a consideration before applying for the position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level IV in a related health care field OR NVQ Level III in a related health care field plus additional relevant short course and experience.
Desirable
- Assistant Practitioner Qualification
knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience working within the Health and care sector as a therapy or healthcare assistant.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working inter-professionally.
- Well-reasoned account of career intentions at LHCH
Desirable
- NHS experience.
- Evidence of working in a surgical or medical environment.
- Evidence of working with rehabilitation patients.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to be delegated to and act on instructions given
- Ability to use initiative and problem solve as appropriate and in situations that may require it
- Understanding of MDT working.
- Ability to work as part of an MDT team.
- Excellent organisational/prioritisation skills
- Ability to teach and educate patients, family/carers and other professionals.
- Competent IT skills.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Desire to learn
- Can contribute to an open, honest and inclusive culture
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Enthusiastic.
- Flexible and able to adapt to a variety of situations some of which may be stressful.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level IV in a related health care field OR NVQ Level III in a related health care field plus additional relevant short course and experience.
Desirable
- Assistant Practitioner Qualification
knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience working within the Health and care sector as a therapy or healthcare assistant.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Experience of working inter-professionally.
- Well-reasoned account of career intentions at LHCH
Desirable
- NHS experience.
- Evidence of working in a surgical or medical environment.
- Evidence of working with rehabilitation patients.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to be delegated to and act on instructions given
- Ability to use initiative and problem solve as appropriate and in situations that may require it
- Understanding of MDT working.
- Ability to work as part of an MDT team.
- Excellent organisational/prioritisation skills
- Ability to teach and educate patients, family/carers and other professionals.
- Competent IT skills.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Desire to learn
- Can contribute to an open, honest and inclusive culture
- Ability to motivate self and others.
- Committed to personal and team development.
- Enthusiastic.
- Flexible and able to adapt to a variety of situations some of which may be stressful.
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.
