Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Golisano Children's Museum of Naples; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated and motivated therapy assistant to join their Integrated Discharge Team. This role is crucial for enhancing patient care by ensuring efficient discharge processes and reducing hospital stays. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, playing a key role in a collaborative team environment. With a commitment to flexible working arrangements and a focus on professional development, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care within a supportive and dynamic organization.

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 3/4 Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy assessment and treatment under supervision.
• Manage own caseload and conduct community visits.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support

Relevant Health and Social Care Qualification

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshires leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas.

Hosting three main hospital sites and a number of additional services, the Trust is one of only five Teaching Hospitals in Yorkshire and trains 25% of all medical students in the region, in addition to 30% of all other healthcare professional students.

A modern and forward-facing Trust employing over 7,000 members of staff, the hospital provides a full range of local hospital services across Doncaster Royal Infirmary in Doncaster, Bassetlaw Hospital in Worksop, Montagu Hospital in Mexborough.

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Contact

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Key details

Location

SiteDoncaster Royal InfirmaryAddressArmthorpe RoadTownDoncasterPostcodeDN2 5LTMajor / Minor RegionSouth Yorkshire

Contract type & working pattern

ContractPermanentHoursPart time - 28 hours per week (7 day working)

Salary

Salary£26,530 - £29,114 Pro Rata Per AnnumSalary periodYearlyGrade(Band 4)

Specialty

Main areaClinical Therapies

Job Overview

We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our established Integrated Discharge Team working at Doncaster Royal Infirmary.

As part of our team you will play a vital role in providing high quality patient care whilst delivering the Trusts goals of reducing length of stay, improving admission avoidance and reducing avoidable readmissions.

The Integrated Discharge Team is an innovative team made up of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy staff and is designed to drive patients through their discharge planning process. The team sees patients in the Emergency Department to assess and identify patient who can safely be discharged or transferred rather than requiring an admission. They also provide therapy input input in our assessment units and care of the elderly wards aiming to progress patients and reduce length of stay.

The team works in true partnership working with Social Care, the Older Peoples Mental Health team and community services identifying the most appropriate pathways for ongoing patient care.

A flexible and pro-active approach is essential for this post as are excellent communication and team working skills. You should have previous experience as a therapy assistant and be able to motivate patients throughout their journey.

If you are caring, hardworking, self-motivated and wish to be part of our therapy team, we would like to hear from you.

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• To provide therapy assessment and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
• To be responsible for the delivery of care within agreed guidelines and protocols
• To provide support for the overall Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy service needs
• To be the first point of contact for assessment from the Therapy Services when determined by the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
• To manage own caseload including ward management using comprehensive risk assessment/management under the guidance of a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
• To carry out community visits including home visits and access visits
• To undertake specific clinical responsibilities or projects supporting the overall delivery of Therapy services.
• To participate in a 7 Day Service
  
  

Working for our organisation

DBTH is one of Yorkshires Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people including: Extensive range of learning opportunities NHS Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions Comprehensive health and wellbeing support NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

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• Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.
  
  

Applicant requirements

info This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Broad experience of working as a Band 3/4 Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy Assistant
• Recent experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the members of the team
• Experience of carrying out a range of assessments independently
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in acute/ community settings
• Experience of assisting in ward management/organisation
  
  

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support (or Care with relevant Physiotherapy Units)/Allied Health Professionals (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy) or relevant health and social care qualification or equivalent or equivalent experience
• IT skills
• Portfolio evidence of relevant experience/ Continuing Professional Development in specialist fields
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Training courses relevant to post
  
  

Personal Attributes & Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication and listening skills
• An understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and their carers
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and use own initiative
• Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear, accurate and logical manner
• Ability to work within a team
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload
• Effective time management skills
• Proactive problem solving skills
• Ability to comprehend and work within the relevant Trust policies to meet the differing needs of patients and carers
• Ability to keep accurate, timely and legible patient notes
• Ability to undertake the physical requirements of the post
• Full Driving Licence
• Access to own transport
  
  

Documents

• 272-6930127 JD (, 440.6)PDFKB
• 272-6930127 PS (, 608.5)PDFKB
• Guidance for Applicants (, 752.0)PDFKB
• Join Team DBTH (, 654.6)PDFKB
• The DBTH Way (, 409.7)PDFKB
• Health & Wellbeing - Staff benefits (, 214.8)PDFKB
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

NameAnna WrightJob titleClinical Lead PhysiotherapistEmail address [email protected]Telephone number07787532563