Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Peterborough

Job description

Job summary

Therapy Assistant Practitioner (B4) Role

Musculoskeletal (MSK) Outpatients

Fixed Term- 9 months ending12 May 2027

Job overview

Due to an upcoming period of maternity leave, we have a rare opportunity to join our innovative MSK Outpatient team as a fixed term, part-time (24.75hrs) Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

The MSK team provides an outpatient service at Peterborough City and Stamford Hospitals. The team receives referrals from within the Hospital, providing a high-quality service utilising a fully equipped spacious gym.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with

- Excellent communication and organisation skills

- A desire to improve and develop

- Confidence to lead group sessions independently

- Ability to work both within a team and autonomously

Main duties

Your role will incorporate both clinical and non-clinical work across both sites

- Treating MSK patients 1:1 and in a group setting

- Documenting clinical encounters

- Stock taking, general housekeeping and administrative duties

You will receive weekly supervision and monthly protected CPD time, and get to enjoy working in a fun environment with a fantastic team.

Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.

Main duties of the job

To undertake assessments and treatments for patients that have been screened by a Therapist and deemed appropriate for Therapy Assistant Practitioner intervention with case management advice available via indirect and direct contact with a registered therapist.

To carry own caseload of non-complex patients assessing, according to competencies, and devising and implementing treatment programmes within a framework of protocols and/or competency.

To work collaboratively within Multidisciplinary and Multi-agency teams with the aim of supporting timely discharge.

To enable patients, their families and carers in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by providing treatment programmes developed and monitored by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in supervision.

To deliver safe, efficient and effective patient focussed care in line with local standards.

To be actively involved in the in-service training programme, including the mentoring and training of Band 2 and 3 therapy assistants and supporting students as required.

To participate in the provision of 7-day services as required.

To adhere to the Trusts values and behaviours.

About us

Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached the person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 apprenticeship in health and social care (NVQ III)
• GCSE English and Maths - grade 9-4 or Functional skills English and Maths - level 2
• Evidence of having attended clinical training and how this has been put into practice

Desirable

• A level in human biology
• Relevant degree, e.g. level 5 foundation degree (healthcare related) sports therapy, sports science, rehabilitation science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a band 3 in a Therapy support worker role or student therapist role
• Comfortable using clinical and administrative IT systems as part of daily workflow

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating group-based activities and delivering education sessions to patients in a healthcare or community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• To have an in-depth knowledge of the roles of Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist within rehabilitation and the ability to support their interventions to promote patient independence, recovery and safe discharge planning
• To have an in-depth knowledge of rehabilitation
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the cardiovascular system
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the respiratory system
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the musculoskeletal system

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate and timely patient documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to use verbal and non-verbal communication effectively, demonstrate active listening, and adapt communication styles to meet individual needs
• Ability to work autonomously, managing own workload and prioritising effectively
• Sound knowledge of therapy-related equipment and the ability to assess, select and instruct others in its appropriate use

Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates personal responsibility and accountability for own practice, with the confidence to work independently and the judgement to seek support or escalate concerns when appropriate
• Ability to support and promote the learning and development of patients, carers, colleagues and learners through teaching, coaching and role modelling
• Actively contribute to the team effort including service development

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 apprenticeship in health and social care (NVQ III)
• GCSE English and Maths - grade 9-4 or Functional skills English and Maths - level 2
• Evidence of having attended clinical training and how this has been put into practice

Desirable

• A level in human biology
• Relevant degree, e.g. level 5 foundation degree (healthcare related) sports therapy, sports science, rehabilitation science, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, psychology

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of working as a band 3 in a Therapy support worker role or student therapist role
• Comfortable using clinical and administrative IT systems as part of daily workflow

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating group-based activities and delivering education sessions to patients in a healthcare or community setting

Knowledge

Essential

• To have an in-depth knowledge of the roles of Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist within rehabilitation and the ability to support their interventions to promote patient independence, recovery and safe discharge planning
• To have an in-depth knowledge of rehabilitation
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the cardiovascular system
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the respiratory system
• To have an in-depth knowledge of the musculoskeletal system

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accurate and timely patient documentation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to use verbal and non-verbal communication effectively, demonstrate active listening, and adapt communication styles to meet individual needs
• Ability to work autonomously, managing own workload and prioritising effectively
• Sound knowledge of therapy-related equipment and the ability to assess, select and instruct others in its appropriate use

Aptitudes

Essential

• Demonstrates personal responsibility and accountability for own practice, with the confidence to work independently and the judgement to seek support or escalate concerns when appropriate
• Ability to support and promote the learning and development of patients, carers, colleagues and learners through teaching, coaching and role modelling
• Actively contribute to the team effort including service development

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

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Peterborough City Hospital

Bretton Gate

Peterborough

PE3 9GZ

United Kingdom

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