NHS
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
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Job Description
- Req#: C9272-25-0274?language=en&page=196&sort=publicationDateDesc
- To provide therapy assessment and treatment of patients under the guidance of a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
- To be responsible for the delivery of care within agreed guidelines and protocols
- To provide support for the overall Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy service needs
- To be the first point of contact for assessment from the Therapy Services when determined by the Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
- To manage own caseload including ward management using comprehensive risk assessment/management under the guidance of a qualified Physiotherapist/Occupational Therapist
- To carry out community visits including home visits and access visits
- To undertake specific clinical responsibilities or projects supporting the overall delivery of Therapy services.
- To participate in a 7 Day Service
- Broad experience of working as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy Assistant
- Recent experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the members of the team
- NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support (or Care with relevant Physiotherapy Units)/Allied Health Professionals (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy) or relevant health and social care qualification
- Portfolio evidence of relevant experience/ Continuing Professional Development in specialist fields
- Experience of working in acute/ community settings
- IT skills
- Experience of assisting in ward management/organisation
- Have the ability to undertake physical requirements including manual handling abilities
- Training courses relevant to post
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and use own initiative
- Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear, accurate and logical manner
- Presentation skills
- Ability to empower others
- Ability to work within a team
- Flexible
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Ability to form good working relationships
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to take direction from others
- Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload
- Ability to support other staff in organising caseload
- Effective time management skills
- Delegation skills
- Ability to comprehend and work within the relevant Trust policies to meet the differing needs of patients and carers
- Ability to keep accurate, timely and legible patient notes
- Broad experience of working as a Band 3 Occupational Therapy /Physiotherapy Assistant
- Recent experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the members of the team
- NVQ level 3 in Diagnostic and Therapeutic Support (or Care with relevant Physiotherapy Units)/Allied Health Professionals (Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy) or relevant health and social care qualification
- Portfolio evidence of relevant experience/ Continuing Professional Development in specialist fields
- Experience of working in acute/ community settings
- IT skills
- Experience of assisting in ward management/organisation
- Have the ability to undertake physical requirements including manual handling abilities
- Training courses relevant to post
- Good communication and listening skills
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and use own initiative
- Ability to present information, written and orally, in a clear, accurate and logical manner
- Presentation skills
- Ability to empower others
- Ability to work within a team
- Flexible
- Empathetic
- Reliable
- Ability to form good working relationships
- Ability to use own initiative
- Ability to take direction from others
- Ability to prioritise and manage own caseload
- Ability to support other staff in organising caseload
- Effective time management skills
- Delegation skills
- Ability to comprehend and work within the relevant Trust policies to meet the differing needs of patients and carers
- Ability to keep accurate, timely and legible patient notes
Job summary
We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our established inpatient therapy team working across our hospital sites.
The post will contribute to service delivery in the Acute Physiotherapy team.
The Acute Services team provides physiotherapy assessment and treatment across a range of specialities at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. The Acute Services Therapy Team supports the full patient pathway including the early assessment, rehabilitation, signposting and facilitation of discharge and care into the community.
Main duties of the job
If you are caring, hardworking, self-motivated and wish to be part of our team, we would like to hear from you.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Date posted
01 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
272-7101335
Job locations
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
Organisational Skills
Essential
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
Organisational Skills
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Address
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.