Assistant Practitioner (Stroke Therapy)

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) within our Stroke Therapy Team in Rotherham. This full-time permanent role involves autonomous caseload management, contributing to MDT stroke care, and delivering high-quality rehab to stroke survivors.

You will work across hospital and community settings, support 6-month reviews, participate in service improvement, and travel around Rotherham with a suitable vehicle. Applicants recently qualified AHPs are welcome.

Qualifications

• Registered allied health professional (AHP) or recently qualified
• Ability to travel across Rotherham with a vehicle
• Willingness to undertake formal competency frameworks (e.g. SSEF)
• Experience in stroke rehabilitation and community settings
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and Clinical Governance

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritise a caseload of patients under direction
• Contribute to MDT pathway across hospital and community settings
• Coordinate 6-month reviews clinics and support national targets (SSNAP)
• Support service improvement with Team Leaders and Clinical Lead

Skills

Travel independently around Rotherham

Computer literacy; MS Teams

Prioritisation and time management

Delegation

Emergency response

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Foundation degree Health & Social Care (Level 5)

Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 5)

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or A-Levels

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

MS Teams

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) Assistant Practitioner (Stroke Therapy) within our Stroke Therapy Team. The role is a full time permanent position. We are a compassionate team and provide high-quality person-centred rehabilitation to stroke survivors in Rotherham. We deliver this care in a consistent and organised way to maximise the potential of the service-users we support. We are efficient and accountable, and communicate effectively with each other and our clients. We always put the stroke survivor, their carers and the people we work with, at the centre of every decision we make.

We provide a pathway of integrated care across the Stroke Recovery Unit (acute stroke and rehab) and the Integrated Community Stroke Service (early supported discharge and community stroke rehab up to 6 months). We are the only therapy team across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to work in this innovative and dynamic way. In doing so, our pathway working provides a seamless transfer of care for stroke survivors and their carers. Hyper-acute stroke care is delivered locally in Sheffield and Doncaster. This provides the opportunity to work closely with our partner organisations across our integrated care system.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Practitioners, Therapy Support and admin staff. This skill mix enables us to offer holistic and bespoke rehab.

Main duties of the job

We will support the post-holder to work autonomously under direction to manage and prioritise a caseload of patients. You will contribute to multidisciplinary team working across the pathway in the hospital and across the community setting including groups, 24-hour reviews, and mood and cognition screens. You will receive clinical supervision and participate in regular in-service training sessions and be supported to further develop both leadership and MDT stroke-specialist clinical skills. You will contribute to the national targets associated with this specialty i.e.: SSNAP and be responsible for the coordination, delivery and running of the 6-month reviews clinics. You will also be involved in service improvement working closely with the Team Leaders and Clinical Lead in line with the National Stroke Service Model and the National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke.

You will work with the team on a midweek basis (Monday to Friday). The post will include contribution to both weekend and bank holiday working alongside the multidisciplinary team.Due to the nature of this role applicants must have the ability to independently travel around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)We would welcome applications from recently qualified, registered allied health professional (AHPs).

Please be aware this post may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference,

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trustdoes not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternativeright to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the jobdescription and person specification for the full details about the role andthe responsibilities

Person Specification

Communications

• Able to present and receive information within a multi professional team.
• Ability to convey sensitive information in an empathetic manner to patients/clients, relatives/carers and staff.
• Skills and ability to motivate and support others
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Knowledge

• Knowledge of specific patient conditions (Stroke) and forms of therapy acquired through training and experience
• Understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the acute and community settings
• Understanding of the risk assessment process
• Understanding of the role of the Assistant Practitioner within Stroke rehabilitation and its limitations
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment available and able to assess and fit where applicable
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and implications for patient care
• Able to recognise when guidance and support is required
• Knowledge and evidence of participation in clinical audit (eg; SSNAP) and evidence gathering methods

Qualifications

• Level 5:
• Foundation degree Health and Social Care OR Equivalent Level 5 qualification OR Assistant Practitioner Apprenticeship (Level 5)
• Level 3:
• A relevant Health and Social Care NVQ/Diploma Level 3, A-Levels, or a Health and Science T-Level
• General Education:
• A minimum of 4 GCSEs grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths minimum GCSE grade 4 (or equivalent Level 2 functional skills)
• Care certificate: Evidence of meeting the competencies of the Care Certificate, or holding a recognized professional healthcare qualification that supersedes it.
• Stroke-Specific Competencies: Demonstrable completion of (or willingness to undertake) formal competency frameworks, such as the Stroke Specific Education Framework (SSEF) or internal stroke-specific therapy packages.
• Registered staff may apply who may have a PIN but this is not required for the role

Physical/Practical

• Dexterity and accuracy in undertaking clinical skills, use of equipment and documentation
• Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents

Experience

• Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a healthcare setting
• Recent and relevant experience within an appropriate NHS setting
• Experience of working within a multi-professional team
• Experience of working within stroke
• Experience of community based working

Mutually Agreed Resignation Scheme (MARS)

• Are you returning to the NHS following a mutually agreed resignation scheme (MARS) payment?
• If yes, please note if you are returning within 6 / 12 months or before of the expiry date of the period for which you received compensation, then you will be required to repay any un-expired element of the compensation.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to travel independently around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)
• Demonstrates skills & ability in use of computer packages (e.g.: word, email) and virtual consultation platforms (e.g: MS teams).
• Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own, workload and meet required timescales
• Demonstrates an ability delegate work
• Responds appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.