Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Brierley Hill, United Kingdom - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
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Brierley Hill, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Tom O´Connor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant with a passion for hospital avoidance & community rehabilitation in peoples own homes.

The service runs over 7 days. This is a permanent vacancy comprising of Full and Part Time Positions


Due to the recent development of the Own Bed Instead Service (OBI) there is opportunity to follow the 'Home First' approach, implementing the Discharge to Assess model.

Within the team we have Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, nurses and social workers.

We work as part of a collaborative MDT to provide rapid assessment and intervention to people across the Dudley borough.


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.

Dimensions

  • To function as a therapy assistant within the community carrying out and progressing treatment plans set by qualified therapists.
  • To support therapists in delivering care when 2 members of staff are required.
  • To assess for and order basic pieces of equipment for patients
  • To make efficient use of the resources of the service.
  • To assess and treat patient's triaged to have simple mobility problems
  • To assess and treat patients at risk of falling


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 providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter.

We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.


Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

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