Assistant Therapy Practitioner - Medicine

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

NHS Pension

Cycle to work

Blue Light Card

Salary sacrifice

Onsite nursery

Job summary

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Assistant Therapy Practitioner - Medicine to support therapy assessment and treatment for an inpatient caseload in the acute rehab service. You will work with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams, delivering care and rehabilitation and contributing to patient discharge planning.

Working across seven days with weekend and bank holiday shifts, the role includes liaising with families and external

Job description

Assistant Therapy Practitioner - Medicine

The post holder is responsible for providing therapy assessment & treatment of a specified caseload of inpatients within the acute rehab service working with both the Occupational Therapy (OT) and Physiotherapy teams.

Management of patients will include:

• assessment and information gathering to identify patient needs
• physical and cognitive assessments, development of treatment plans (including review of progress at regular intervals)
• delivery of care and rehabilitation

Treatment activities might include:

• following and adapting exercise and mobility programmes
• practising personal activities of daily living such as washing and dressing
• implementing communication therapy programmes and educating & advising patients and their families about their situation and options for the future

The post holder will work alongside the therapy teams and provide close liaison with family, carers and external agencies to ensure safe and effective transfer of patient therapy from the in-patient rehabilitation setting to other services. This post may involve delegation and supervision of appropriate tasks to bands 2 and 3.

Working Pattern: Working across 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays. Typical hours 08:15 16:30 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information please contact: Hannah Jacks, Head of OT Eastern services, [e-mail]

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.