About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner with a passion for hospital avoidance & community rehabilitation in peoples own homes.
The successful candidate will share in our vision of the 'home first' approach. You will have the opportunity to work in a large MDT to deliver a 2-hour response as part of the National Urgent Care Response targets. Our aim is to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and prevent avoidable Emergency Department attendances by stabilising patients within the place they call home.
The OBI team is a therapy service providing assessment and treatment to complex patients. The role will involve crisis response work within a patient's own home, and short-term rehabilitation. You will have experience in delivering therapeutic programmes of care in a patient's home, including, but not exclusively: exercise programmes, provision of equipment and enabling activities of personal and domestic daily living tasks. Knowledge of community services and an understanding of community urgent response pathways would be advantageous.
Within the team we have Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and medics. We work as part of a collaborative MDT to provide rapid assessment and intervention to people across the Dudley borough.
The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously in the community but will have support from senior staff.
Please note this advert will close early if high volume of applicants is received.
Main duties of the job
To provide effective and efficient rehabilitation under the supervision of qualified therapists to a caseload of adult patients with a variety of conditions who require community rehabilitation.
To carry out and progress rehabilitation programs set by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, working alone in patient's homes.
To carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice as required meet the needs of the patient.
About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see details in attached job description and person specification for main responsibilities and requirements for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education Essential
Foundation degree Health and Social Care, or equivalent level 5 qualification OR NVQ Level 3 Health + social Care with equivalent clinical experience Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker or equivalent GCSE (A-C) - Math's & English or equivalent including functional skills level 2
Knowledge and Training Essential
Able to demonstrate substantial experience in health and care settings, including in the relevant field of work. IT Training / knowledge Commitment to undertake appropriate training Good understanding of rehabilitation
Experience Essential
Core knowledge of clinical, technical and/ or scientific roles and responsibilities, including clinical risk assessment Relevant clinical experience eg community, falls, general rehab, elderly
Communication & Relationship Skills Essential
The ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively using a range of methods - written, verbal and non-verbal. Maintaining confidentiality and protection of data and overcoming physical, sensory, cognitive and language barriers to understanding Demonstrates the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information, including relating to service users. Judges the appropriate method of communication, ensuring information is provided in an accessible way. Actively listens and receives information, gives, and acts on feedback. Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly.
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values Essential
Able toprovidesafe,caring,and effectiveservices Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
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.
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Address Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre
Venture Way
Dudley
DY5 1RU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)