Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Dorset Healthcare; Wareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Wareham is seeking a Community Therapy Assistant Practitioner to enhance patient independence through home-based support. The role involves assessing and monitoring patients with various health conditions in their homes or care homes. Regular training and development opportunities are offered, including an inclusive team environment. Successful candidates will need to drive for community visits and work autonomously, contributing to a compassionate healthcare mission in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Opportunities for further learning and development

Supportive working environment

In-service training and supervision

Qualifications

• Capable of carrying out holistic assessments and formulating treatment plans.
• Experience with orthopaedic health conditions including falls and trauma.
• Willingness to visit patients in their homes or care homes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and monitor patient progress.
• Manage a clinical caseload with a focus on high-quality patient care.
• Participate in training and supervision of rehabilitation assistants.

Skills

Holistic assessment skills

Evidence-based interventions

Teamwork

Autonomous community work

Job description

Overview

Dorset Healthcare are looking for Community Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our supportive Purbeck ICRT based here in Wareham. The multi-disciplinary team work with adult patients in their own homes or care homes to promote independence and improve quality of life by supporting them to remain at home. Therefore being a car driver is essential for this role. You will be joining a motivated, caring, inclusive and compassionate team. You will work with a team of Nurses and Therapists to set goals and assist patients to regain their independence. The role of Therapy Assistant Practitioner may also be required to work with patients on the ward at Swanage Hospital to support their rehab goals and help them to return home. We offer opportunities for further learning and development, including the chance to apply for Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Apprenticeships.

Responsibilities

• The Therapy Assistant Practitioner role will be required to carry out holistic assessments, formulate treatment plans and monitor progress against set goals, under the indirect supervision of a registered therapist.
• You will be required to carry a clinical caseload of patients with orthopaedic health conditions including falls and trauma, ensuring that patients benefit from high quality, evidence based interventions, which you will deliver and record according to professional standards and legal requirements.
• In addition to community work, there may be work with patients on the ward at Swanage Hospital to support their rehab goals and help them to return home.
• Drive and visit patients at home or in care homes to enable autonomous community work, while adhering to local and Trust guidance on lone working.
• Contribute to training and supervision of rehabilitation assistants and participate in regular in-service training and professional development reviews.
• Keep accurate records and ensure documentation meets professional standards and legal requirements.

Requirements and Benefits

• Full-time post of 37.5 hours per week. Hours covered by the service are 08:00-20:00 7 days per week with weekend enhanced pay.
• Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK is not eligible for this position.
• The successful candidate will gain knowledge and experience alongside a range of colleagues within a mutually supportive team.
• They will benefit from regular in-service training, supervision and annual Professional Development Reviews, and contribute to the training and supervision of rehabilitation assistants.
• You will be required to carry a car for use at work to enable you to work autonomously in the community to visit patients.

Context and Organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Application and Selection

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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