About this role
Job summary
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic individual to the Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner role within the Inpatient Therapy Team at Rotherham Hospital.
As a therapy assistant practitioner you will be part of a large well-established team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers. The team work generically, providing high quality care through effective team work in a fast paced environment. You will carry your own patient caseload providing early assessment, identifying their therapy needs, delivering therapeutic health care (including manual handling, mobilisation, delivering exercises and supporting activities of daily living) and working towards early discharge from hospital. A positive and organised approach to rehabilitation and MDT working is essential as well as good communication skills and a commitment to team working within a safe, empathetic and supportive environment.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to work 37 hours and 30 minutes, between 08:30 and 16:30, Monday to Friday, with an expectation to contribute to weekend working. The successful candidate should be suitably qualified and be able to demonstrate their experience relevant to the role. The role involves working independently as well as part of the MDT offering evidence based/current best practice over 7 days to support with therapeutic assessment, intervention and timely discharge planning of adult patients across the inpatient therapy wards within Rotherham Hospital. Part of the role also includes appropriate identification of onward therapy needs and timely referrals to community services.
The patient caseload will present with a wide variety of conditions which may include cardiology, respiratory, general surgery, general medicine, frailty/care of the elderly, endocrinology/haematology and so on. We do not cover the specialities of stroke and orthopaedics.
If you possess the above skills and experiences, enjoy working in a fast paced therapeutic environment and can offer flexibility and a passion for patient-centred care, then this role is for you!
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Evidence of a Level 5 qualification or equivalent such as: Diploma of Higher Education (DipHe), Foundation degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), NVQ Level 5 Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the
Desirable
Care certificate
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the role of the assistant practitioner in rehabilitation / management of patients in acute inpatient therapy Understanding of confidentiality Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety Able to recognise when guidance and support is required
Experience Essential
Experience of Care Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting or equivalent Experience of working within a multi-professional team
Desirable
Experience of exercise/rehab roles
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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Woodside Building
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2TY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)