Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Peterborough

• To undertake assessments and treatments for patients that have been triaged 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.
• 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

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

• 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

• 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.
• Able to underSound knowledge of therapy-related equipment and the ability to assess, select and instruct others in its appropriate usetake specialist treatment programmes/techniques without direct supervision.

Essential

• Multi-disciplinary team and independent working, recognising changes in patients condition and being able to report appropriately to Therapists/MDT
• A calm, caring and empathetic attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives and colleagues which is aligned with the NHS values.