Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Job Description
Job title: Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Company: NHS
Job description: The Band 4 TAP post is an integral role within the therapy team and, by working closely with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and discharge managers, they will help to ensure an optimum and seamless patient experience for our patients. It may involve travelling to other sites.The successful post holder will work within the emergency department supporting safe discharges back into the community. You will be responsible for communicating with the community teams to ensure that all patient’s discharged have the most appropriate follow-up care and intervention as required.Main duties of the jobCarrying their own clinical caseload of patients within the emergency floor without direct supervision but with guidance from the AHPs within the team.Keeping the people who are using our services as safe as possible by recognising the limits of the Assistant Practitioner role and working closely with the registered clinician.Contributing to the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures when implementing treatment / management plans.Ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people when contributing to the implementation and evaluation of treatment plans.To ensure high quality documentation and appropriate and timely referralsWorking closely with the whole MDT to provide seamless patient care.Ensuring they maintain their own continued professional development and participate in any training providedTo support with safe and timely discharges across the emergency floor making onward referrals as necessary.The team provide extended working hours across 7 days of the week.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is ‘great healthcare from great people’. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted15 November 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-8024DCBJob locationsQEQMSt Peters RoadMargateCT94ANJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Previous experience of working as a band 3 therapy/rehabilitation assistant
Desirable
- Completion of trusted assessor training
Clinical Skills and experienceEssential
- Ability to follow prescribed programs of treatment
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage a caseload of patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident IT skills
Desirable
- Previous experience working with patients in an acute setting
- Previous experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Able to listen and develop a rapport with patients
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Confident and friendly
- Awareness of own limitations
Person SpecificationQualifications and trainingEssential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Previous experience of working as a band 3 therapy/rehabilitation assistant
Desirable
- Completion of trusted assessor training
Clinical Skills and experienceEssential
- Ability to follow prescribed programs of treatment
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage a caseload of patients
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident IT skills
Desirable
- Previous experience working with patients in an acute setting
- Previous experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
Personal/professional attributesEssential
- Able to listen and develop a rapport with patients
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Confident and friendly
- Awareness of own limitations
Expected salary: £26530 – 29114 per year
Location: Margate, Kent
