Autonomous Community Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Poole is seeking an experienced and motivated Therapy Assistant Practitioner to be part of a dynamic Community Therapy Team. The role involves managing a clinical caseload, providing evidence-based interventions, and supporting patient assessment and goal setting. Applicants should have relevant skills and experience, and a commitment to developing their practice. This full-time position requires flexibility and a valid DBS check. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving community health services.

Benefits

Dynamic team environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable equivalent knowledge, skills and experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of undertaking defined clinical or therapeutic interventions.
• Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own clinical caseload of patients with orthopaedic health conditions.
• Deliver high quality, evidence based interventions to patients.
• Contribute to training and supervision of rehabilitation assistants.

Skills

Completion of or working towards the Therapy Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship (NVQ 3)

Experience of working as an Assistant at an advancing level

Effective communication skills

Education

Completion of or willingness to complete the Care Certificate

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Poole is seeking an experienced and motivated Therapy Assistant Practitioner to be part of a dynamic Community Therapy Team. The role involves managing a clinical caseload, providing evidence-based interventions, and supporting patient assessment and goal setting. Applicants should have relevant skills and experience, and a commitment to developing their practice. This full-time position requires flexibility and a valid DBS check. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving community health services.