Neuro Rehab Therapy Assistant Practitioner

North West Borough Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool invites applications for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner with a special interest in neuro rehabilitation to join our Community Neuro Rehab Team. You will work with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to support adults living with neurological conditions in their homes.

Join a large North West trust delivering specialist inpatient and community services, with a commitment to high quality, equitable care and ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Foundation Degree or equivalent work-based experience.
• Assessing, planning and implementing individualised programmes of care.
• Experience of NHS health care delivery.
• Clinical governance and risk management.
• Active involvement in professional development and teamwork.
• Desirable knowledge of developing self-care skills in patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement individualised programmes of care within the role's competencies.
• Work collaboratively to deliver local and national health priorities.
• Deliver therapeutic interventions in line with national standards and Trust policies.
• Support colleagues and patients with compassion and courage as their advocate.
• Be accountable for own clinical practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers across diverse backgrounds.
• Lead health promotion activities and support long-term condition management.
• Participate in supervisions, mandatory training and audits.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Risk assessment

Ability to travel

Education

Foundation Degree or equivalent

Job description

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool invites applications for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner with a special interest in neuro rehabilitation to join our Community Neuro Rehab Team. You will work with Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to support adults living with neurological conditions in their homes.

Join a large North West trust delivering specialist inpatient and community services, with a commitment to high quality, equitable care and ongoing professional development