Generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Porth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Flexible work

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board in NHS Wales is appointing General Therapy Assistant Practitioners to join the Hospital@home therapy team. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide interventions aimed at reducing length of stay and avoiding admissions, primarily in patients’ homes and community settings.

As part of the Intermediate Care Service, you will support qualified OTs and PTs, manage a caseload of non-complex patients, and help with environmental assessments and

Responsibilities

• Support assessment, intervention and discharge planning for patients with functional difficulties.
• Assist with delivery of therapeutic interventions within home and community settings.
• Carry a delegated caseload of non-complex patients under supervision.

Job description

We are redesigning our community services model and implementing a new Intermediate Care Team and therefore an exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint General Therapy Assistant Practitioners to help deliver an urgent community response services and will play a crucial role in developing the service, providing essential support and care to individuals, with a focus on promoting independence, dignity, and well‑being. The objective is to optimise safe and timely discharge from an inpatient stay for patients that need some form of continuing care or prevent admission with interventions that can be managed at home. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Hospital@home therapy team. Working closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide meaningful, high quality care and interventions for our patients with the service aimed at reducing length of stay, improving admission avoidance and reducing avoidable readmissions through partnership working with community based services. Whilst this post is community based, there may be opportunity to work in clinics, where required. You will be able to support the assessment, intervention and discharge planning of people with a range of functional difficulties within the GTAP role. Patient management will include responsibility for the delivery of care including liaison with patients, family, members of the MDT and external agencies., Supporting the registered Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists within the Intermediate Care Service in the delivery of intervention for patients in their own homes and community. Carry a delegated caseload of non-complex patients to deliver interventions prescribed by and under supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist. To prioritise own work and carry out duties, as prescribed by the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists and AHP Lead. Will work independently within Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy standard operating procedures referring to qualified Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist where necessary. To work as part of the Intermediate Care Service multidisciplinary team to undertake specific clinical and administrative tasks, liaise with key stakeholders such as Local Authorities and the third sector. Support the AHP staff by assisting with all modalities of therapeutic care focused towards expediting hospital discharge and maintaining the patient within their own home and the prevention of avoidable hospital admission. To undertake environmental assessment, deliver and fit assistive equipment in the patient's home. Participate in service assessment, audit, and data collection to demonstrate effective outcomes of AHP intervention. Promote independence, health, and wellbeing.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals.

Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

• CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.