Therapy Assistant Practitioner​/Trainee - Community

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified or trainee Assistant Practitioner to work within our friendly therapy team alongside registered therapy colleagues delivering high quality rehabilitation to people in their own homes.

Please note this post is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The therapy team consists of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Assistants.

You will carry a caseload delegated by the nominated clinician, and be responsible for interventions with patients. You will carry out the assessment of an individual's level of function and consider the person's activities of daily living. You will plan and modify treatment programmes and will work closely with other staff from the team to ensure high quality therapy outcomes for your patients.

Applicants must have a genuine interest in people and be enthusiastic and motivated in enabling people to regain and retain their independence.

The Community Therapy team covers Furness and South Lakes, with bases in Furness and Kendal. This post will mainly support the delivery of Occupational Therapy in Kendal.

Monday - Friday 8:00 - 16:00 and Saturday and Sunday 9:00 - 17:00.

If the successful candidate is required to undertake Assistant Practitioner foundation degree they will be initially employed at band 3.

• Provide assessment and rehabilitation as part of a multidisciplinary service in patients’ own homes.
• Provide assessment, treatment and advice to patients with diverse health needs.
• Give feedback to qualified therapists and recognise own limits.
• Engage in regular informal and formal supervision.
• Assess, provide and check provision of aids, equipment and exercises to patients.
• Manage a delegated caseload on a day-to-day basis, prioritising tasks.
• Work in the community as a lone worker in line with Trust and departmental Lone Working Policy.
• Adhere to the code of ethics and conduct for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and Allied Health Professional standards of practice.

We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, and Westmorland General Hospital in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.

The Community Therapy team covers South Cumbria with bases in Kendal and Barrow. The post holder will be based at Kendal and provide community rehab to those living in the South Lakes area. The post holder will need their own transport to visit people in their own homes.

• Band: 4
• Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata per annum
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time
• Location:
  
  Westmorland General Hospital, Burton Road, Kendal, LA9 7RG
• Reference number:
  
  -UHMB

Essential

• Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above or equivalent
• Experience working in an Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or other allied health professional service
• Ability to make independent clinical and professional decisions taking into account patient needs
• Knowledge of and ability to follow trust policies and procedures
• Able to work under pressure and seek support when required
• Knowledge and practical experience of manual handling

Desirable

• Understanding of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy core skills
• Experience of working in a community health setting in NHS
• Able to demonstrate commitment to continued Professional Development
• Experience in delivering information in a group setting
• Experience in managing own caseload

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

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG

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