About this role
Job summary
**Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post**
We are seeking an enthusiasticTherapy Assistant Practitioner (TAP) to join our dynamicCommunity Rehabilitation and Short Term Assessment Team (CR-STAT) to work with Community Care Plus (CCP) Therapy Virtual ward pathway, in Greenwich.
As part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will work under the guidance of allied health professional (AHP) colleagues to deliver rehabilitation care plans in patients' own homes. You will help patients regain independence and maximise their rehabilitation potentials by implementing therapy programmes, prescribing appropriate equipment, and monitoring progress to ensure care is personalised and effective.
The CCP pathway supports Greenwich residents with early discharge from acute hospitals by providing timely, intensive rehabilitation in the community. The service aims to help patients remain safely at home, improve quality of life, reduce reliance on care packages and minimise the risk of hospital readmission. Due to the nature of the service, rapid interventions are often required and may need to be delivered at short notice to meet urgent rehabilitation and discharge needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and patient-focused team, making a real difference to the lives of residents across Greenwich.
Main duties of the job
Maintain own client caseload, as designated by qualified staff Undertake client assessment using structured assessment Forms Undertake a telephone assessment to ascertain the needs of the client and signpost/prioritise as appropriate with the guidance of qualified members of staff Deliver intervention with minimal or no immediate supervision from AHP colleagues often working as a lone practitioner. Recommend appropriate interventions to promote independence and safety following local protocols Monitor client status, using own judgement and knowledge Progress and/or make minor modifications to treatment programmes within agreed clinical protocols and parameters, reporting any significant changes to the Health and Social care MDT Implement treatment within care plans Undertake follow up visits to monitor discharge outcomes and encourage continuation of rehabilitation program Undertake multidisciplinary social/ rehabilitation programs with patients/ clients as directed by AHP colleagues, reporting back on progress and outcomes, working with the MDT to ensure programs are current and appropriate Develop dexterity, co-ordination, palpatory and other therapeutic skills necessary for effective rehabilitation of clients. Maintain effective multidisciplinary communications in order to ensure that treatment goals are met, and a high-quality service is provided to clients
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
We're Kind We're Fair We Listen We Care
Job description Job responsibilities
Maintain own client caseload, as designated by qualified staff Undertake client assessment using structured assessment Forms Undertake a telephone assessment to ascertain the needs of the client and signpost/prioritise as appropriate with the guidance of qualified members of staff Deliver intervention with minimal or no immediate supervision from AHP colleagues often working as a lone practitioner. Recommend appropriate interventions to promote independence and safety following local protocols
For more details please see attached Job description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education Essential
NVQ III (Diagnostic and Therapeutic Care) or equivalent qualification / experience
Desirable
IT qualification
Experience Essential
Minimum 3 years working as a rehabilitation assistant in health or social care Knowledge of specific treatment approaches Experience in similar rehabilitation field/ working with service users
Desirable
Negotiation and problem solving skills
Other Requirements Essential
Awareness of standards of record keeping Awareness of the principles of clinical governance/audit Good presentation skills, both written and verbal Interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills, and ability to consider cultural diversity
Desirable
Car Driver
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
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Employer details Employer name Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Address Memorial Hospital
Shooters Hill
London
SE18 3RZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)