Job summary Empowering Patients, Supporting Recovery, Building Futures Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about patient care?
Do you enjoy challenges and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive and thriving Orthopaedic Therapy Team as a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner.
What We're Looking For We are seeking a candidate who: Has a passion for patient care and rehabilitation.
Is dynamic, innovative, and an excellent problem-solver.
Thrives in a collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
Demonstrates excellent communication and organisational skills.
Previous experience in therapy or healthcare settings is desirable.
Why Join Us?
Work in a supportive and thriving orthopaedic team committed to excellence in patient care.
Be part of a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Gain valuable experience in a role that makes a tangible difference in patients' lives.
Interviews will be conducted face-to-face to effectively assess relevant skills.
Apply now to join our Orthopaedic Therapy Team and make a meaningful impact on patients' recovery and rehabilitation!
Main duties of the job As a Therapy Assistant Practitioner, you will: Undertake assessments and treatments for non-complex orthopaedic patients, carrying your own caseload under supervision.
Devise and implement treatment programmes, enabling patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to support timely patient discharge.
Conduct home visits to assess discharge needs and provide necessary equipment.
Mentor and train Band 2 and 3 therapy assistants and support therapy students.
Participate in the provision of 7-day therapy services as required.
This role will involve working across both Peterborough City Hospital and Hinchingbrooke Hospital, providing inpatient therapy services for elective and trauma orthopaedic patients.
About us We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits.
For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.
Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ III in Diagnostics & Therapeutics or relevant qualification To have evidence of relevant short courses and in-service training attended.
English and Maths GCSE grade 4 or functional skills level 2 Experience Essential A minimum of 2 years working in a Therapy support worker role Experience of working with IT To be able to evidence significant relevant experience in working with patients within an acute setting.
Knowledge Essential To demonstrate an understanding of the OT and PT role in the acute / Health & Social care setting.
To have an understanding of long term conditions Keys Skills/Abilities Essential Excellent written communication Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and nonverbal including effective listening skills.
Confident and competent in patient moving/handling tasks including safe practice in the use of equipment.
Able to undertake specialist treatment programmes/techniques without direct supervision.
Aptitudes Essential Multi-disciplinary team and independent working, recognising changes in patients condition and being able to report appropriately to Therapists/MDT A calm, caring and empathetic attitude towards patients, visitors, relatives and colleagues which is aligned with the NHS values.