Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we aim to reflect our values in everything we do - Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.

"We are committed to providing the best possible levels of healthcare and we can only do this with the help of our incredible colleagues. We have a Strategy that is designed to empower, excite and mobilise everyone in the Trust behind a common purpose and that supports our cultural values of Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality."

Main area: In Patient Therapy Services
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract: Fixed term: 9 months (maternity cover)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Fridays)
Job ref: 421-LTUCC-2012R

Site: Harrogate District Hospital
Town: Harrogate
Salary: £24,071 - £29,114 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 15/04/:59

Job overview

Are you a passionate, innovative and inspirational individual who is looking for a unique opportunity to support our in-patients to achieve their potential? As part of the Acute Respiratory Team, you will identify patients that may need some therapeutic input to assist them to be ready to leave hospital.

The Acute Respiratory Team is present on the medical and surgical wards as well as the admissions unit. The successful applicant will independently assess patients (as per competencies), provide any rehabilitation and/or equipment to support their return to community.

What do we offer you in return?

• Investment in continuous professional development.
• Supervision.
• Clinical skills training.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out planned programmes of health care, under the supervision and direction of the Therapists within the Acute Respiratory Team. The role involves delivering therapy interventions to patients within Harrogate District Hospital. You will support our cohort of patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life to return to community living. You will work under the guidance of the senior staff within the team and actively participate in continuous professional development and service improvement.

Working for our organisation

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture; our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work, and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service, and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Kerry Archer, Principal Physiotherapist at or Mairead Lancaster, Band 7 Occupational Therapist at .

Person specification

• Formal qualification relevant to post - foundation degree or equivalent.
• Evidence of practical training or experience in health and social care.
• Evidence of competence in patient assessment skills.
• Evidence of extended skills and competencies.
• Experience of supervising others.
• Experience of working in the NHS.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.