Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Posted 5 days 8 hours ago by Milton Keynes University Hospital
£26,530 - £29,114 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
University and College Jobs
Buckinghamshire, Coffee Hall, United Kingdom, MK6 5LD
Job Description
Job overview
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Department: Therapies
Band: 3, £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you looking for a development opportunity or that next career challenge, then we have the role for you.
Our Therapy Department is currently looking for an individual who has the appropriate qualifications as per the person specification and experience for a band 4 Assistant Practitioner post. These roles are part of our newly developed Intermediate care style ward within our Complex Medical team. The role will be inpatient based, working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians. You will be supported by the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to a range of medical/surgical patients on the wards.
These patients will be moving towards the end of their hospital stay, they can often be complex patients with a variety of medical conditions. You may also be involved in assisting with home visits or patients on other wards as required.
The focus on therapy interventions will be on prompting independence and readiness for home.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 18 November 2024
Main duties of the job
If you want to be part of a team shaping a different approach to therapy provision at MKUH and get job satisfaction from caring for others in a holistic, person centered approach then we want to hear from you.
You can expect a warm welcome from the team. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviour's.
Working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians you will support the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to a range of medical patients. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential and experience of working with patients in a rehabilitation context will be an advantage. An ability to demonstrate a proactive flexible approach and to be able to work well on own initiative is essential.
If you have the appropriate experience to work with these patients, an understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation and can demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care we would love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
NHS Staff Survey: 68% of this staff group look forward to going to work
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities • To undertake assessment, treatment and discharge of appropriate patients as delegated by registered physiotherapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT), adhering to agreed departmental guidelines & protocols.
• To organise and run exercise programmes (group or individual), assess and provide appropriate mobility aids, measure and fit adaptive equipment, promote functional independence through transfer and mobility practice sessions.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential criteria
Experience Essential criteria
Skills Essential criteria
Personal and people development Essential criteria
Communication Essential criteria
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Department: Therapies
Band: 3, £26,530 - £29,114 Per annum, pro rata if part time
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
Are you looking for a development opportunity or that next career challenge, then we have the role for you.
Our Therapy Department is currently looking for an individual who has the appropriate qualifications as per the person specification and experience for a band 4 Assistant Practitioner post. These roles are part of our newly developed Intermediate care style ward within our Complex Medical team. The role will be inpatient based, working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians. You will be supported by the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to a range of medical/surgical patients on the wards.
These patients will be moving towards the end of their hospital stay, they can often be complex patients with a variety of medical conditions. You may also be involved in assisting with home visits or patients on other wards as required.
The focus on therapy interventions will be on prompting independence and readiness for home.
Please note that we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interview date: 18 November 2024
Main duties of the job
If you want to be part of a team shaping a different approach to therapy provision at MKUH and get job satisfaction from caring for others in a holistic, person centered approach then we want to hear from you.
You can expect a warm welcome from the team. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviour's.
Working as part of a team of dedicated and skilled clinicians you will support the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to provide safe quality care to a range of medical patients. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential and experience of working with patients in a rehabilitation context will be an advantage. An ability to demonstrate a proactive flexible approach and to be able to work well on own initiative is essential.
If you have the appropriate experience to work with these patients, an understanding of the importance of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation and can demonstrate a commitment to compassionate care we would love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
NHS Staff Survey: 68% of this staff group look forward to going to work
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible working opportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Detailed job description and main responsibilities • To undertake assessment, treatment and discharge of appropriate patients as delegated by registered physiotherapist (PT) or Occupational Therapist (OT), adhering to agreed departmental guidelines & protocols.
• To organise and run exercise programmes (group or individual), assess and provide appropriate mobility aids, measure and fit adaptive equipment, promote functional independence through transfer and mobility practice sessions.
Please refer to attached Job description for further information.
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity, and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential criteria
- Hold a Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Diploma or Apprenticeship Qualification that was obtained whilst working in practice within Physiotherapy and/or Occupational Therapy or other suitable level 5 or higher qualification such as a Sports Science degree
- Suitable level of experience as demonstrated by a CPD portfolio to match the job description
- Evidence of a good standard of education 5 GCSE's grade C and above or equivalent, including English and Math's
- Willingness to complete Assistant Practitioner training provided by the Trust
- Assistant Membership of professional body e.g. COT or CSP
- Willingness to undertake training to meet competency framework
- Have an understanding of electronic notes systems, and have good IT skills
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Assistant Practitioner in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
Experience Essential criteria
- Substantial previous experience in heath or social care setting/ NHS including rehabilitation/ reablement and multidisciplinary and/ or multi-agency working
- Previous experience of working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy assistant
- Experience of exercise prescription
- Understand patients that are frail, elderly and have multi pathologies including mental health problems
- Previous experience of independent caseload management
Skills Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise own workload appropriately and have excellent time management skills
- Ability to accurately record clinical record in a timely and concise way within required documentation standards
- Ability to be aware of clinical & non-clinical complications & risks
- Values the importance of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional working for improved patient experience and outcomes
- Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Understanding of audit and patient outcomes.
Personal and people development Essential criteria
- Have an excellent attitude towards continuing personal and professional development
- Ability to participate in the teaching and induction of newly appointed staff and students
- Ability to supervise and delegate duties to junior member of the team
Communication Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal, non-verbal and written