Community Therapy Assistant Practitioner

NHS Jobs; Town of Southport (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant Practitioner for Chase Heys Intermediate Care to support therapists by carrying out patient assessments, delivering plan-based interventions and helping to optimise community care.

You will liaise with the multidisciplinary team, manage a caseload, and participate in 7-day service patterns while ensuring equipment is issued safely and training is provided to patients.

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of therapy principles and patient-centred care.
• Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Good documentation and data handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and assess under Therapists' direction.
• Report back to supervising staff on patient needs and adapt treatment as required.
• Liaise with the MDT and external agencies to manage patient care.

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant Practitioner for Chase Heys Intermediate Care to support therapists by carrying out patient assessments, delivering plan-based interventions and helping to optimise community care.

You will liaise with the multidisciplinary team, manage a caseload, and participate in 7-day service patterns while ensuring equipment is issued safely and training is provided to patients.