Band 4 Assistant Practitioner University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner to join their dynamic team in Coventry. This role offers the opportunity to work across various healthcare settings, providing essential support to patients and contributing to their recovery. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, enhancing your skills while making a significant impact on patient care. This is a chance to grow within a supportive environment that values professional development and teamwork. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess and treat patients within scope.
• Experience in developing exercise programs.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and discharge patients under supervision.
• Develop and provide exercise programs for patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Mobility Assessment

Exercise Program Development

Time Management

Education

Relevant Health Care Qualification

Job description

Band 4 Assistant Practitioner University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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We are excited to offer a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner position working across University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) and the City of Coventry Health Centre. This is your chance to be part of a thriving, supportive and innovative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. This post is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills and make a genuine impact on patient care.

This role will give you the chance to work with primary care referrals as well as working with acute, secondary care referrals, whilst truly making a difference in peoples lives.

Our department is proud of its friendly, multidisciplinary team that values every member and supports career growth, learning, and professional development. You will be working alongside Consultant Physiotherapists, First Contact Practitioners, Rheumatology physiotherapists, Technical Instructors and our Clinical Physiotherapy team.

If youre ready to take the next step in your healthcare career and want to be part of something brilliant apply now. Come and experience the difference of working in a team thats not just supportive, but genuinely inspiring.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

Job Summary

This post is for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner at UHCW NHS Trust. This role is within the outpatient therapy team based across both the UHCW main hospital site and the City of Coventry Health Centre.

Under the supervision of a Registered Therapist, the post holder will be expected to deliver a high-quality service by planning and prioritise own workload, as well as contributing to the effective and efficient running of the therapy service. The post holder will work independently within their scope of practice, demonstrating effective time management skills. The post holder will provide clinical support for less experience staff as delegated by the Clinical Specialist / Clinical Team Leader.

Main Duties

To assess, treat and discharge patients within scope of practice, including mobility, equipment and functional assessments, progression of treatments, and leading on planned group work.

To independently develop and provide exercise programmes for individual patients, with the guidance of a registered therapist where appropriate.

To use knowledge and understanding of physical, mental, and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in patients. Respond by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Clinical

Develops, manages and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with patients, families and carers providing person-centred care

Understands the different influences that impact on health outcomes for patients and their families including health inequalities

Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and seeks support from a registered practitioner when a patient signals a desire to change their health behaviour.

Undertake initial screening of patients to inform the Physiotherapist in prioritising and allocating cases.

Adheres to the CSP code of ethics and professional conduct, the trusts code of conduct for non-registered staff and all other relevant policies and procedures.

Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working and is able to define own duties and role

Understands the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion

Actively participates in the planning, development and evaluation of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities.

Provides feedback on patient progress and condition, recognises the impact of support and interventions, and suggests ideas for improvement when developing, reviewing and evaluating care plans based on objective evidence and experience.

Uses knowledge and understanding of physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in patients. Responds by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.

Gathers relevant information working under protocols and forms a judgement on the improvement or deterioration in the physical, mental, or behavioural condition of service users and responds by referring or escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.

Ensures safe and effective use of equipment, including fitting, demonstration and teaching of safe and appropriate use. Adapts equipment where appropriate and monitors individuals progress. Carries out basic risk assessment and able to document in care records. Ensures equipment is safe.

Keeps complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required

Communicates effectively through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills

Demonstrates the ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information, including relating to patients. Judges the appropriate method of communication, ensuring information is provided in an accessible way. Actively listens and receives information, gives and acts on feedback. Understands the communication needs of others and adapts communication style accordingly.

Reports any incidents, accidents or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action as necessary

Following registered-therapists instructions or as part of protocol, to continue/commence treatments.

To maintain the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, bringing to the notice of relevant people anything that is damaged/worn.

To ensure that areas are well maintained and comply with health and safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.

To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.

Leadership & Education

Inducts new team members. Participates in training and mentoring of less experienced support staff and students (including apprentices) in respect of tasks and responsibilities within scope of practice.

Actively participates in learning opportunities to maintain knowledge and inform practice. Actively seeks feedback.

Prepares for and participates in appraisals and agrees personal development plan, identifying areas for improvement.

To complete clinical and knowledge skill-sets in appropriate rotation/area where available.

Plan and prioritise own workload to ensure efficient working.

To participate in relevant IST according to their rotation/area, keeping a record of training and development activities (CPD).

To participate in clinical governance and quality improvement projects as allocated by line manager.

Research

Contributes to audit, service evaluation and quality improvement activities, such as patient feedback and benchmarking

Participates in, contributes to, and may lead, audits, service evaluation, and quality improvement projects relevant to own work.

For Further Details Please See The Attached Job Description.

This advert closes on Monday 28 Apr 2025

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