Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Job title:

Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Company

NHS

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an integrated multi-disciplinary team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital working A&E, short stay wards and the Acute Admissions Unit.Our Team comprises of nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, therapy assistants and social care professionals from the acute Trust and Brighton and Hove County Council. This enables close multidisciplinary working to achieve combined goals, effective discharge planning and improved patient flow from the acute floor.Therapists work within an integrated model and are upskilled to carry out comprehensive, generic assessments with the aim to deliver highest standards of patient care, as well as promoting service and professional development to further enhance both clinical and non-clinical skills.The post would include being part of the rostered seven day working and extended hours service covering 8am-8pm to support discharges using various services available.Main duties of the jobAssisting in providing Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions for patients assessed by the team. Once deemed competent, the post holder will be able to assess non-complex patients, progress them and plan discharges appropriately, liaising with key personnel and outside agencies accordingly. This would be within clinical areas based on Level 5 of the Thomas Kemp Tower as well as the acute medical beds in the 3T’s.The Therapy Assistant Practitioner will work under the direction and guidance of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist within the team but may work without being directly supervised but with immediate access to a therapist on site or by telephone/bleep. Other members of the team may also request tasks to be undertaken which will support them in managing the workload on a daily basis.The post holder will be expected to use a minimal amount of clinical judgement and freedom to act when undertaking their work whilst remaining within agreed protocols.To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.To participate in a 7-day rota including weekends and bank holidays.Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role.About usAt UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance – because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/Date posted23 January 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salary£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Job share, Flexible workingReference number279-6933839-JAN25Job locationsRoyal Sussex County HospitalEastern RoadBrightonBN2 5BEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the “job description and main responsibilities” section below. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAttached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you view this document and use it when completing the application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting. For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the “job description and main responsibilities” section below.Person SpecificationExperience/QualificationsEssential

• Good general education including English and Mathematics
• Relevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post

SkillsEssential

• Experience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant worker or another relevant role
• Experience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills
• Knowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to empathise with service users and their carer’s and to demonstrate appropriate attitudes
• Good communication, verbal and written
• Ability to collate, organise and respond effectively to information
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Proven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, progression of mobility, stair assessment, taking exercise classes and providing individual exercise programmes

Other RequirementsEssential

• Good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload
• Awareness of own limitations and ability to ask for guidance when needed
• Ability to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional

Equality, Diversity & InclusionEssential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person SpecificationExperience/QualificationsEssential

• Good general education including English and Mathematics
• Relevant theoretical and practical training to NVQ III level or equivalent e.g. departmental training or courses on topics relevant to the post

SkillsEssential

• Experience working as an Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy Assistant worker or another relevant role
• Experience working in NHS health or social care or be able to demonstrate transferable skills
• Knowledge of roles of other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Ability to empathise with service users and their carer’s and to demonstrate appropriate attitudes
• Good communication, verbal and written
• Ability to collate, organise and respond effectively to information
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Proven competency training in fitting and assessing for daily living equipment and carrying out activity of daily living assessments, basic mobility, progression of mobility, stair assessment, taking exercise classes and providing individual exercise programmes

Other RequirementsEssential

• Good time management including punctuality and ability to prioritise caseload
• Awareness of own limitations and ability to ask for guidance when needed
• Ability to work flexibly by using own initiative, under the guidance of the lead professional

Equality, Diversity & InclusionEssential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Expected salary

£26530 – 29114 per year

Location

Brighton

Job date

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 04:42:36 GMT

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