Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
Band 4Main area
- Therapy services
Grade
- Band 4
Contract
- Permanent: Weekend working commitment
Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
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Job ref
Site
- City
Town
- Nottingham
Salary
- £23,949 - £26,282 per annum
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Salary period
- Yearly
Closing
- 01/03/2023 23:59Job overview
You will be part of a hard working and dedicated inpatient orthopaedic team at the City Hospital.
We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated and caring individuals to join our team to deliver this exciting, evolving service.
The aim of these posts is to increase rehabilitation provision to patients within the inpatient elective orthopaedic service, after patients have had their surgery.
The role would include teaching of walking aids use, exercise prescription and supervision and rehabilitation, functional activities, early physical interventions, liaison with family and patient regarding rehabilitation goals and co-ordination of rehabilitation with multi-disciplinary team members.
Work jointly with the elective orthopaedic MDT as well as the Physiotherapy team.
Treat patients as appropriate in the relevant areas
Follow rehabilitation plans set by qualified therapists
Liaise closely with registered therapists to grade and adapt activities
Use initiative to maximise rehabilitation and patient experience
Work with fellow band 4 Assistant Practitioners
Work flexibly - including weekend and out of hours rotas.
Work alongside registered therapists to develop the service in line with evidence based practice
Support the team in providing an inclusive environment and culture for learning and development.
Supervise band 3 & band 2 colleagues
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert
Working for our organisation
NUH is one of the largest teaching trusts in the UK and offers excellent opportunities for training and development.
We have recently been designated the regional revision surgery centre for the east midlands.
The Physiotherapy team for elective orthopaedics has an ethos of learning, developing and maximising the potential of all staff along whilst simultaneously providing high quality patient care.
Person specification
training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE (A-C) English/Maths or equivalent
- NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
- To understand the concepts of rehabilitation
- To have an ability to deal with pressurised/unexpected situations
- To have experience of working in a relevant healthcare setting
Essential criteria
- To have effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills
- To have an ability to communicate with patients who have impaired communication abilities
- To have the ability to empathise with and motivate others
Essential criteria
- To be able to demonstrate a responsible attitude/professional behaviour
- To have the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
- To demonstrate problem solving skills and be able to work on own initative
Essential criteria
- To demonstrate selfmanagement skills (e.g. time management, prioritising
- To be flexible and willing to adapt
Essential criteria
- To be able to undertake moving and handling procedures
- To have experience of using Information Technology (e.g. basic word processing skills).
Essential criteria
- The post holder's hours will be scheduled over 7 days which will involve weekend working
Bring your whole self to work for us at NUH. We love diversity and we value your difference, your unique skills, knowledge and experience.
Becoming one of our people may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in delivering world class healthcare to the diverse patient populations we serve.
Salary:
The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence:
All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy:
NHS employees within the East Midlands who are 'at risk' of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate all ID and right to work documentation such as passports, visa's and driving license through a system called Trust ID.
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