Therapy Assistant Practitioner: Stroke

NHS; Stourbridge, Three Rivers; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner within a dynamic rehabilitation service. This part-time role involves working closely with a dedicated team to support stroke patients in their recovery journey. You'll be responsible for implementing rehabilitation programs, collaborating with various healthcare professionals, and providing compassionate care in diverse settings, including patients' homes. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering excellent health care and fostering a supportive work environment where your contributions truly matter. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• NVQ III in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths to grade C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation under supervision for stroke patients.
• Carry out rehabilitation programs set by qualified therapists.

Skills

Teamwork

Rehabilitation Understanding

Communication Skills

Education

NVQ III Health and Social Care

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

IT Knowledge

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Dudley Rehabilitation Service (DRS), for an individual to support the Stroke service as a Therapy Assistant Practitioner.

This is a great opportunity to work with a well established and high functioning admin team, to enable the specialist Stroke teams to work effective and efficiently. The post holder will be working closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Speech therapists, Dieticians and nurses as well as liaising with patients and other services on a daily basis.

The post is part time time (22.5 hours) and is based at Stourbridge Health and Social Care Centre.

The Stroke team provides an important and integral part of the rehabilitation of patients following a stroke.

Main duties of the job

To provide effective and efficient rehabilitation under the supervision of qualified therapists to a caseload of adult patients who have had a stroke and require community rehabilitation.

To carry out and progress rehabilitation programs set by Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitians and Speech & Language Therapists in a variety of settings, including working alone in patient's homes.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Person Specification

Qualification

• NVQ III Health and social Care / Promoting Independence / BTEC or NVQ level II working towards level III or equivalent experience
• IT Training / knowledge and experience
• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths to grade C or equivalent

Knowledge

• Good understanding of rehabilitation
• Good understanding of the impact of a stroke on a patient and their family

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.