Assistant Therapy Practitioner Band 4 Stroke

(Full-time 37.5 hours per week) Are you looking for a brilliant place to work and thrive?Are you ready to build on existinghealthcare experience?Come and join our dynamic and friendly Stroketeam wherewe'repassionate about delivering the best patient care, your contribution is truly valued, and your personal growth is a priority. We'relooking for a driven Assistant Therapy Practitioner to support our Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering high qualitycare across our Stroke Pathway(rotating between Acute hospital care and a new Stroke Rehabilitation Unit). Your day might include:

• Independently assessing patients
• Deliveringspecialisedrehabilitation
• Assessing for and orderingequipment
• Helping ensure smooth and safe discharges
• Documenting care and communicating with the Therapy team,patientsand their families
It is expected that the post holder will contribute to seven-day services. Are you ready to make a difference and help our patients regain theirindependence?We'dlove to hear from you!, This post works across the professions of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The post holder will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, but will autonomously manage their own caseload, providing direct Therapy interventions for identified patient groups.They will be responsible for the entire patient journey from assessment through treatment to discharge. They will work closely with patients, their families and/or carers, Therapy colleagues and the wider MDT, as well as liaising externally with colleagues in social services, Primary care, community services, voluntary organisations and other agencies as required. They will support Band 3 Therapy Assistants working in their clinical area., Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.


• BTEC or NVQ level III
• Education to GCSE/equivalent grade C in 3 subjects including Maths and English, Knowledge across the range of Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy practices in acute hospital trust
• Specific knowledge relating to medical conditions and therapy intervention to treat and discharge patients appropriately
• Proven relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy/Physiotherapy Assistant at Band 3
• Knowledge of the wider multi-disciplinary team
• Basic knowledge of principles and practice of clinical governance, Ability to work within a level of competence and to therapy guidelines for specific conditions. To seek support when a patient falls outside the agreed remit/competence
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills with evidence of good documentation
• Ability to delegate appropriately to band 3 staff
• Ability to deliver training to other staff members, Ability to work on own initiative with only distant supervision including planning and organising own caseload
• Ability to use initiative and make changes to plans at short notice
Planning & Organisational Skills,
• Ability to analyse and make judgements about clinical situations with patients
• Prepared to participate in flexible working, weekend working and 7-day working, Ability to drive with access to a vehicle
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values,
• Able to provide safe, caring, and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
  
  At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD department. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values, plus much more. For those in a Management/Leadership role, there are additional programmes to support you to develop the skills you need. These include our Managers Essentials Programme and a Leadership Programme that all managers will attend as part of your Dudley Managers Induction. Our Learning Prospectus is a great way to discover the details behind what's available for you here at The Dudley Group We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible