Generic Therapy Assistant / Assistant Practitioner (Band 3/4)
Due to an exciting opportunity to participate in the INITIATE research study, we are looking for either a Band 3 Generic Therapy Assistant or a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (AP) with an interest in research to join the Orthopaedic therapy team at Airedale. The post will be a static 15-month FTC to contribute to the parameters set out by the research study and support the collection and analysis of data with assistance from research leads. The AP will be a member of the Orthopaedic therapy team and work alongside colleagues to provide a 7-day service and improve overall care for Orthopaedic patients.
Your qualifications will determine whether we can recruit you as a Generic Therapy Assistant (Band 3) or Assistant Practitioner (Band 4).
Main Duties of the Job The Post Holder will:
Manage a caseload delegated by clinical staff.
Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to the delegated caseload.
Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient progression, making minor alterations in consultation with the Orthopaedic therapy team.
Support the Orthopaedic team with complex cases as required.
Work with team members to ensure the effective functioning of the Orthopaedic team.
Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi-disciplinary team, and wider statutory, private, and voluntary sector services.
Participate in activities to improve the Orthopaedic Service.
Provide support to other team members and students.
Work flexibly according to patient and service needs.
About Us We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us, and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College, and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care, and working together for patients; we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job Responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications
Good general level of education including GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
Relevant Foundation degree, or BTEC higher or QCF level V qualification in health and social care.
Relevant BTEC, QCF or equivalent level III qualification in health and social care.
Courses with relevance to the job e.g., equipment, dementia.
Experience
Recent, relevant experience of working in acute, mental health, or other clinical support worker roles.
Experience of working with people with complex health needs.
Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions.
Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
Experience of working independently.
Experience in the use of IT applications.
Experience of working in therapy services.
Experience of project work.
Experience of supervising and supporting others.
Evidence of therapy competencies.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function.
Knowledge of discharge planning.
Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working.
Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments.
Other
Current UK Driving Licence.
Access to own transport.
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.
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Your qualifications will determine whether we can recruit you as a Generic Therapy Assistant (Band 3) or Assistant Practitioner (Band 4).
Main Duties of the Job The Post Holder will:
Manage a caseload delegated by clinical staff.
Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to the delegated caseload.
Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient progression, making minor alterations in consultation with the Orthopaedic therapy team.
Support the Orthopaedic team with complex cases as required.
Work with team members to ensure the effective functioning of the Orthopaedic team.
Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi-disciplinary team, and wider statutory, private, and voluntary sector services.
Participate in activities to improve the Orthopaedic Service.
Provide support to other team members and students.
Work flexibly according to patient and service needs.
About Us We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us, and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College, and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care, and working together for patients; we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job Responsibilities For further information and full details of the job role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification Qualifications
Good general level of education including GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
Relevant Foundation degree, or BTEC higher or QCF level V qualification in health and social care.
Relevant BTEC, QCF or equivalent level III qualification in health and social care.
Courses with relevance to the job e.g., equipment, dementia.
Experience
Recent, relevant experience of working in acute, mental health, or other clinical support worker roles.
Experience of working with people with complex health needs.
Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions.
Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
Experience of working independently.
Experience in the use of IT applications.
Experience of working in therapy services.
Experience of project work.
Experience of supervising and supporting others.
Evidence of therapy competencies.
Knowledge
Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function.
Knowledge of discharge planning.
Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working.
Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments.
Other
Current UK Driving Licence.
Access to own transport.
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.
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