Therapy Practitioner

WWL; Wigan; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

WWL is recruiting an unregistered Therapy position to support Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy services within a busy elective surgery pathway. The role involves supervising designated caseloads, delivering treatment programmes, and contributing to service improvements under supervision.

Candidates should have NVQ Level III (or equivalent) and basic Maths/English, with CPD evidence strongly encouraged. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours, across a 7-day rota.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level III or equivalent (e.g. BTEC) is required.
• Basic Maths and English at a suitable level are expected.
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio should be provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and deliver therapy programmes within team parameters.
• Assist in assessment and treatment processes.
• Evaluate patient progress and liaise with the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Practical skills teaching

Communication skills

Time management

Team working

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Knowledge of healthcare settings

Education

NVQ Level III or equivalent

Maths and English at basic level

CPD portfolio

Tools

Moving and Handling methods

Job description

People at the Heart. One Team. Your Career at WWL.

Job overview

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to work in a busy fast paced elective therapy team?

Then come and work as part of our dedicated therapy team.

Our Therapy Practitioners manage patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery to facilitate a safe and timely discharge. You will work under the supervision of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

The post is for full time 37.5 hours, worked across a 7 day rota.

Candidates will be required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage and during the onboarding process.

Please note this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

This is an unregistered position. Applicants who hold a Physiotherapy Degree or HCPC registration need not apply as they will not be considered.

Please note: Applicants who have previously been advised that they do not meet the requirements for this position should not reapply unless they have since taken clear steps to strengthen their application. Reapplications must include evidence demonstrating how the essential criteria are now met.

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder-

• Will hold responsibility for a designated caseload within a defined area of the service, at times working without direct supervision from the Therapists contributing to a smooth running of the service.
• Will be responsible for specific routine tasks, as delegated
• Will participate as appropriate in reviews of and changes to service delivery within the team.
• Will exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent and reliable attendance

Working for our organisation

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.

• People at the Heart
• Listen and Involve
• Kind and Respectful

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and Organisational Duties

• To supervise and deliver occupational therapy/physiotherapy treatment programmes within parameters set by qualified members of the team reporting back progress.
• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appliances used by patients.
• To assist qualified staff in the assessment and treatment process within agreed competency levels.
• To carry out specific interventions, within agreed competency levels.
• To evaluate patient progress and liaise with the multidisciplinary team as required.
• To adhere to Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and carry out responsibilities accordingly.
• To support Therapy Lead, as requested, in quality activities within the team.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• To work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive, seamless, high quality care.
• To evaluate patient progress and liaise with the multidisciplinary team as required.
• To communicate relevant information to team members, including participation in team meetings.
• To be able to communicate effectively in a variety of ways with patients/carers to gain co-operation and understanding of treatment programmes.
• To maintain good working relationships.
• To establish therapeutic relationships using negotiating and reasoning skills in order to complete treatment programmes.
• To respect the individuality, values, cultural and religious diversity of clients and contribute to the provision of a service sensitive to these needs.
• To attend regular meetings, e.g. staff meetings, support and development groups

Responsibility for Human Resource

• To supervise and deliver treatment programmes (supervision element).
• To actively participate in PDR, appraisal and supervision systems.
• To assist in induction and training of new staff and education of students

Responsibility for Finance

• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of appliances used by patients (asset stewardship)

Responsibility for Teaching

• To instruct patients in the use of equipment and techniques to promote independence.
• To participate in in-service training.
• To maintain a portfolio of competencies showing evidence of lifelong learning.
• To assist in induction and training of new staff and education of students

Person specification

Skills

• Able to teach practical skills to clients
• Able to use a variety of tools and equipment
• Able to work single-handed with individuals or groups
• Able to problem solve
• Able to participate in aspects of personal care
• Have good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Motivational skills
• Have good personal organisational skills
• Able to adhere to professional conduct
• Awareness of confidentiality
• Health and Safety and Risk Awareness
• Understanding of the Therapy role within area of work
• Able to present information, written and orally in an accurate,
• Willingness to gain an understanding of basic relevant medical conditions
• Works within Trust Policies and Procedures
• Works within limits of own competence
• Understanding of the Therapy role within area of work
• Understanding of Enhanced Recovery

Knowledge

• Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
• Demonstrate understanding of therapy interventions and the role of the therapy practitioner
• A basic understanding of relevant medical conditions and appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Health and Safety Risk awareness
• Knowledge of appropriate Moving and Handling methods
• Awareness of confidentiality

Additional

• Willingness to work flexibly over 7 days
• Able to recognise and work within own personal limitations
• Reliable
• Demonstrate a commitment to personal development
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant Page 3 of 3 to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Qualifications

• NVQ Level III or equivalent e.g. BTEC
• Basic level qualifications in both Maths and English or able to demonstrate relevant experience
• Evidence of CPD maintained in a portfolio – including certificates from relevant courses or training
• Recent evidence of relevant training courses

Experience

• Clinical experience within an acute hospital setting

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Guidance on Completing Your Application

Applications are assessed against the person specification. We strongly encourage you to use the supporting information section to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, providing clear examples where possible.

On-Call

Please note that some roles may require participation in an on-call rota, particularly those that are operational in nature.

WWL is part of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. We recognise continuous or ‘unbroken’ service from any Greater Manchester Local Authority, NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This ensures access to our service-related benefits.

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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.

Name David Patterson Job title Therapy Lead T+O Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01257246534