Assistant Practitioner

NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner Therapy to join their Frailty team. This role focuses on assessing patients, developing treatment and discharge plans, and facilitating safe patient journeys. With a commitment to a supportive work environment, the position offers flexibility and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to staff wellbeing and diversity

Qualifications

• Significant multidisciplinary healthcare experience required.
• Experience in presenting to groups is essential.
• Ability to travel within the geographical area and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Gather baseline information for comprehensive assessments.
• Plan, review, and modify treatment in line with client goals.
• Engage in training, supervision, and audits.

Skills

Caseload management

Proficiency with System One

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Level 5 FdSc in an appropriate subject

Job description

The Assistant Practitioner Therapy role within the Frailty team involves assessing patients and providing treatment and discharge plans. The role requires working across teams to support patients' hospital journey and facilitate safe discharge. It is a dual-trained assistant practitioner position working closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other assistant practitioners. The primary goal is to conduct short-term assessments and plan for discharge from hospital.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work from 08:00 to 20:00 in a 7-day service, managing a caseload within a competency-based framework. Responsibilities include gathering baseline information for comprehensive assessments, working independently or with qualified therapists, and planning, reviewing, and modifying treatment in line with client goals. The role also involves managing risks, engaging in training and supervision, and contributing to audits and resource development.

Working for our organisation

The Humber Health Partnership is a large NHS partnership serving over 1.65 million people, comprising NLAG and HUTH trusts, employing nearly 20,000 staff across five hospital sites. The organisation is involved in leading biomedical and clinical research and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that provides excellent patient care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Further details are available in the linked job description. The organisation promotes flexible working arrangements to support staff wellbeing and work-life balance, aiming to attract and retain employees by fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Applications from diverse backgrounds are encouraged, and the organisation is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and complying with GDPR regulations.

Person specification

• Level 5 FdSc in an appropriate subject
• Additional qualifications in relevant clinical areas
• Significant multidisciplinary healthcare experience
• Experience in presenting to groups
• Caseload management experience
• Proficiency with System One
• Ability to travel within the geographical area, access to transport, and own vehicle