About this role
Job summary
Are you:
Looking for a robust MDT environment by working in a blended health and social care team?
Interested in working in a multidisciplinary team to promote peoples independence and wellbeing in their own home?
Looking to develop your skills and knowledge in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and general rehabilitation?
Do you want:
An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast paced team focussing on the rehabilitation of individuals?
To develop a broad skill set across all rehabilitation specialities?
Regular exciting training opportunities with a focus on personal growth and career development?
To be supported by a team of qualified therapists to demonstrate your unique knowledge and skills to support service users to achieve their goals?
If you answered yes, then come and join us. We are looking for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to work with the Wyre Forest team. This is a part-time post of 30 hours. For more information, please get in touch.
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. Employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
The Reablement Team assists patients requiring additional support and rehabilitation on discharge from hospital, and those in the community who need increased care or therapy input. Interventions and assessments are holistic, person centred, and focused on maximising independence. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to work under the guidance of qualified therapists whilst working closely with other disciplines, gaining knowledge and experience across a variety of specialities.
As a valued member of the reablement team, you will work closely with health and social care team members, having the unique opportunity to experience both sectors. Working under the guidance of qualified therapists, you will deliver person-centred interventions and support service users in following tailored reablement programmes. You will manage a caseload of appropriate reablement cases, regularly reviewing progress, adapting support plans where appropriate, and maintaining a strong focus on achieving positive outcomes.
You will be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, therapy assistants and social care colleagues. Through collaborative working, you will help ensure that each individual's needs are met through a coordinated and holistic approach. Regular clinical supervision and professional support are provided.
Flexible working arrangements considered.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Use their initiative and take responsibility for themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide to patients.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always seeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism.
Hold a small caseload of simple patients under the guidance of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, co-ordinating the appropriate patient centred care and reablement plan that promotes independence for the individual.
Be responsible for the timely treatment and regular reviews of patients who have clear rehabilitation goals under the guidance of qualified therapists.
Work alongside other health and social care colleagues all working together to provide a patient centred service, aiming to enable service users to remain safely in their own homes and be as independent as they can be.
For full details of the duties and criteria please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant experience working within a relevant clinical service as a senior HCA / HCSW.
Desirable
Experience of working at as an Assistant Practitioner or therapy assistant within a relevant clinical service.
Additional Criteria Essential
Ability to travel independently across the county I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Knowledge Essential
Working knowledge of Assistant Practitioner role within a rehabilitation setting. Understanding of the competency boundaries of an Assistant Practitioner role.
Desirable
Has completed Foundation Degree modules within a directly relevant clinical field.
Skills and Abilities Essential
Role modelling good behaviour. Ability to challenge poor behaviour. A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
Desirable
Ability to use IT confidently and competently in daily work.
Qualifications Essential
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (or alternative equivalent award e.g. Higher National Diploma (HND) or BTEC (level 4). GCSE Maths and English (Grade A-C) or equivalent. I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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.
Employer details Employer name Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address The Woodlands
Rifle Range Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)