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Job summary

Main area
Bank
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Bank
Hours
Flexible working
Job ref
287-BANK-101-24
Employer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool University Hospitals
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/11/2024 23:59

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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Bank - Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Band 4

Job overview

To undertake specific skilled support work independently, as identified by qualified Therapy staff.

To accept patients referred by a Therapist and carry own caseload.

To treat patients according to set treatment protocols, monitoring patient progression, make minor alterations to patient treatment programmes as required.

Work independently within the multidisciplinary team setting, reporting back patient progress and informing Therapists of any problems.

Main duties of the job

Under the instruction of the qualified therapist assist in carrying out care and exercise programmes with patients in a manner that respects their abilities, privacy, dignity and individuality.

To manage the rehabilitation of patients as delegated by the qualified Therapist, working without direct supervision and responsible for assessing the progress of patients, reporting back to the Therapist.

To be responsible for specific tasks within the overall treatment programme, e.g. gait assessment, stair assessment, strength and balance assessment and advise / arrange the supply of assistive equipment.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To work as a member of the therapy team and multidisciplinary team, sharing information with team members and prioritising workload accordingly.

To ensure effective internal and external communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding all aspects of patient care. Providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.

Undertake Home Visits as directed by the qualified Therapist, arranging transport and completing relevant documentation. 

To assess patients and carers safety in use and suitability of equipment within patients’ home environment. 

Advise on environmental hazards. 

Issue, and retrieve Therapy equipment in department, ward or home setting keeping accurate records of this activity.

Ensure equipment is clean and fit for its purpose for individual treatment 
sessions.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Foundation degree/equivalent qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of therapy work in a health care setting
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of issuing and retrieving patient equipment.
  • Experience of carrying out mobility and exercise programmes.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of care agencies and how to access them.
Desirable criteria
  • Able to demonstrate awareness of current NHS issues

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Capable of working on own initiative
  • Able to communicate written information clearly
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work flexibly and prioritise workload
  • Good level of admin/clerical skills
  • Able to work as a team member
  • Evidence of organisational abilities

Other

Essential criteria
  • Willingness to work flexibly

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Fair Employment Charter Status - Aspiring LevelNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedStep into health

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bank Recruitment
Job title
Bank Recruitment
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 529 5225
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