Paediatric Therapy Assistant (OT/PT) – Flexible Working

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Therapy Assistant (OT/PT) to support children’s Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy within a small, supportive team. You will independently manage an allocated caseload under supervision and contribute to care planning and service delivery across the community.

You will undertake holistic functional assessments, plan and deliver therapy programmes, and provide training and advice to settings, practitioners and carers

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with long-term physical conditions and in a team setting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and manage a caseload.
• Willingness to undertake manual handling activities as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload within timescales, independently or with therapists, and progress treatment toward client goals.
• Plan, review and modify treatment, discharge when appropriate, and ensure information is shared with relevant professionals.
• Deliver telephone screening to facilitate patient flow through pathways.
• Deliver parent-based groups in person or virtually.
• Document interventions within Trust standards and work with MDT for holistic care.
• Provide advice to health, education and social care professionals within Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy.
• Audit response to treatment and contribute to resource development and updated practices.
• Engage in training, supervision and annual reviews, maintaining patient safety.

Skills

Experience with children

Teamwork

Communication skills

Manual handling

Education

Level 1 English & Maths

Qualification relating to Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy

Tools

IT systems (MS Office, patient records)

Job description

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Therapy Assistant (OT/PT) to support children’s Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy within a small, supportive team. You will independently manage an allocated caseload under supervision and contribute to care planning and service delivery across the community.

You will undertake holistic functional assessments, plan and deliver therapy programmes, and provide training and advice to settings, practitioners and carers