Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Therapy Assistant Practitioner
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Dorset Healthcare Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Dorset Healthcare are looking for a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our supportive Purbeck ICRT based here in Wareham. This is a rotational post between community and Swanage Community Hospital.
About the Role
The multi-disciplinary team work with adult patients in their own homes and care homes to promote independence and improve quality of life by supporting them to remain at home. Therefore being a car driver is essential for this role. You will be joining a motivated, caring, inclusive and compassionate team. You will work with a team of Nurses and Therapists to set goals and assist patients to regain their independence.
The Therapy Assistant Practitioner role will be required to carry out holistic assessments, formulate treatment plans and monitor progress against set goals, under the indirect supervision of a registered therapist.
The role of Therapy Assistant Practitioner will also be required to work with patients on the ward to support their rehab goals and help them to return home. We offer opportunities for further learning and development, including the chance to apply for Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Apprenticeships.
Hours and Pay
This role is a full-time post of 37.5 hours per week. Hours covered by the service are 08:00-20:00 7 days per week with weekend enhanced pay!
Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
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Responsibilities
- Gain knowledge and experience alongside a range of colleagues, within a mutually supportive team.
- Benefit from regular in-service training, and support through supervision and annual Professional Development Reviews.
- Contribute to the training and supervision of rehabilitation assistants.
- Carry a clinical caseload of patients with a variety of health conditions including falls and trauma, ensuring that patients benefit from high quality, evidence based interventions, which you will deliver and record according to professional standards and legal requirements.
- Use a car for work to enable you to work autonomously in the community to visit patients, whilst adhering to local and Trust guidance on lone working.
Contact Information
To have a discussion please contact Rachel Felton, Purbeck ICRT Team Lead or Tracy Dutton, Deputy Team Lead on 01929 507 150
About Dorset HealthCare
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
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Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Further Details / Informal Visits
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Rachel Felton
Job title: Team Leader
Email address: rachel.felton1@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01929 507 150
Tracy Dutton - Deputy team lead
Telephone number: 01929 507 150
Email address: tracy.dutton@nhs.net
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