Therapy Assistant Practitioner

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) to join the Front Door Therapy Services at William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. The role supports assessment, recovery, and discharge across acute Emergency Care areas including the Frailty Assessment Unit.

The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and assist therapists in delivering high-quality care, with opportunities for professional development and on-site supervision.

Qualifications

• Band 4 role in NHS England.
• Assist in initial assessments and contribute to treatment plans.
• Collaborate with Therapists, Discharge Managers and MDT.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessment, recovery and discharge of patients in Emergency Care.
• Carry out initial patient needs assessments and progress treatment plans for safe discharge.
• Work with the therapy team to support care delivery and outcomes.
• Participate in service development and training opportunities.

Skills

Assessment support

Discharge planning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to work within Front Door Therapy Services at the William Harvey Hospital.

The post holder will assist in the assessment, recovery, and discharge of patients across all acute areas within the Emergency Care Department, including our newly expanded Frailty Assessment Unit. This role is an essential part of the on-site Therapy team.

The team comprises Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners, and Discharge Managers, who work collaboratively to assess therapy needs and plan safe, effective discharge arrangements for patients admitted through our busy Emergency Department.

PLEASE NOTE - WE CANNOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE . If you hold a Graduate/Post Study work visa, you will only be able to work this role fixed term until the expiry date of your visa.

As a Band 4 you will work generically, providing high quality care through effective team work and will be expected to follow through treatment plans from admission to discharge. The team strives to provide high quality care and think innovatively to improve the service we deliver. As a team member you will assist and support the therapists in the Therapy and Discharge Service team and work closely with all members of the multi disciplinary team.

The post holder will be expected to carry out initial assessments of patient’s needs and progress treatment plans to facilitate safe discharge from hospital which may involve home visits and close liaison with community support services.

As a therapy team we are constantly involved in service development and the post holder will be involved alongside the therapy team in new projects, service developments and initiatives to ensure best practice at all times.

Regular supervision is available. There is regular in-service training provided by both therapies and other MDT members. There is an opportunity to enrol on the apprenticeship scheme to develop your clinical skills further. External training opportunities may also be applied for as appropriate.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Collins Job title: Lead Therapist for Frailty & Front Door Services Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07955321055