Therapy Assistant Practitioner

• You will be assessing and educating women's health physiotherapy patients 1:1 and in a group setting in outpatients.
• You will carry out ward-based therapy work on the maternity wards - offering pelvic health advice, and on the breast cancer ward issuing advice and home exercise programmes prior to discharge.
• You will document all clinical encounters.
• Stock taking, general housekeeping and administrative duties.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essential

• Willingness and ability to participate in 7-day services
• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives cultural, religious and emotional needs and beliefs
• Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts Values and Behaviours
• Be prepared to work across sites as and when required
• Professional appearance and behaviour
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check against vulnerable groups barred lists

Desirable

• Current full UK driving licence