Job summary
- Main area
- Therapies
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-3737DCB
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital
- Town
- Margate
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work alongside experienced physiotherapy /occupational therapy clinicians in the area of Trauma and Orthopaedics at Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.
As a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner you will be part of a well-established Therapy team of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with grades ranging from Band 3 to Band 8a. The well-staffed teams work generically, providing high quality care through effective team work. A positive and organised approach to rehabilitation is essential. Good communication skills and commitment to team working within a safe, empathetic and supportive environment are also needed.
Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be able to provide support to the therapy teams on the Orthopaedic wards in the day to day assessments of clients and delivery of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy treatment programmes. The Band 4 role will also involve the timely planning of discharge and referral to onward community services. The band 4 provides generic therapy and works as part of the MDT.
We are extremely proud of our Therapy Service which has over 300 staff across Physiotherapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics and Orthotics. We have had significant funding to increase staffing across 7 days as well as across ITU, Stroke and the establishment of Frailty Assessment Units as well as a brand new Elective Orthopaedic Centre. Therapy services are recognised and respected across the Trust as being integral to safe and effective patient care.
This vacancy sits within the wider Clinical Support Services Care Group which provides essential services within the patient pathway. The Care Group is extremely diverse and is comprised of Audiology, Outpatients, Medical Physics, Pathology, Pharmacy, Radiology and Therapies specialties.
Working for our organisation
We 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Evidence of working as a band 3 or equivalent
- Evidence of achieving competencies of a band 3 support worker
Desirable criteria
- Acute hospital experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written and verbal skills
- MDT working
- Assessment and treatment of patients unsupervised
- Works independently, manages caseload and carries out directed tasks with patients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable criteria
- Supervision and mentoring
Qualification
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Relevant on the job trainingcourses attended
Other
Desirable criteria
- aware of the Trust mission and values
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Justine Judge
- Job title
- Band 7 Occupational Therapist Orthopaedics
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07795834211
- Additional information
or contact Libby Lawson, Band 7 physio Trauma and Orthopaedics
tel: 07974584270
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