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Therapy Assistant Practitioner- development post
The closing date is 09 June 2026
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS POST IS CURRENTLY ONLY OPEN TO EMPLOYEES OF CPFT
This is an excellent opportunity to develop into a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner. The post holder will initially work at a Band 3 competency level, with motivation and eagerness to develop their Therapy skills.
This job is within the In-Patient Rehabilitation setting, primarily working at Trafford Ward at North Cambs Hospital.
The post-holder will be supported with their development, with a view to have expanded their skills and knowledge to that of a Band 4 Therapy Assistant within 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The Therapy Assistant works under the direction of the Ward Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, though is autonomous in their own caselaod. They will be based at Trafford Ward, with flexibility to cover the In-Patient Rehab facility in Peterborough should the need arise.
The post holder will provide Therapy interventions to patients of differing functional abilities. This is inclusive of delivering exercise groups, individualised exercise program, assessing equipment needs and facilitating the discharge planning process.
Patients admitted to the ward are under a Rehabilitation pathway, meaning they are expected to improve, with Therapy input. The ward ethic is very positive and rehab focused, as such the post holder is expected to be equally as positive and motivational for the patients who are seeking to achieve their goals.
The post holder will work closely with all members of the MDT, and have good team working with healthcare assistant and nursing colleagues.
The post holder will work towards completing initial assessments for New Patients admitted to the ward, and supporting in their ongoing treatment and discharge.
The post holder is expected to be IT literate and engage in audit and research, as directed by the Clinical Lead Therapist.
About us
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high-quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting andempowering them to lead a fulfilling life.
Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services, not only via inpatient and primary care settings, but also within the community. These services include children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research and development.
To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.
Please be advised we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications.
Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.
For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at www.cpft.nhs.uk
Job responsibilities
1. To assess for, plan and implement therapy interventions, such as exercise programmes (group or individual), provision of mobility aids, measuring and fitting adaptive equipment, minor and major adaptations
2. To evaluate therapy interventions and facilitate discharge actions for safe discharge from the in-patient setting
3. To identify when patients need interventions from other services and initiate timely onward referral as indicated
4. To effectively communicate verbally with patients, carers and colleagues using tact and persuasive skills. This may involve using skills where patients have difficulties in communication eg. Hearing loss, diminished sight, depression, speech problems, cognitive impairment, behavioural problems and pain
5. Establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with colleagues, patients, carers and other health care professionals
6. Be responsible for ensuing equipment is used safely, following relevant training, and that it is maintained appropriately
7. To assess patient understanding of treatment proposals, gain valid informed consent and to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment
8. To attend relevant external and internal courses to extend knowledge or gain relevant skills to improve clinical practice as identified as part of the Appraisal process
9. Will occasionally be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, therefore must utilise universal precautions and adhere to infection control policies
10. To work effectively within the team structure and liaise appropriately with members of the MDT and other agencies by attending MDT meetings, case reviews and whiteboard meetings
11. To inform/update all members of the multi-disciplinary team, service users and appropriate others, of changes involving current care plans, patients progress and other relevant matters that pertain to the care of the patient
12. To promote independence and be proactive in reducing inpatient length of stay to ensure patients receive the appropriate care in the most appropriate setting
13. Contribute to maintaining a safe, comfortable and dignified environment for all patients/clients and carers
14. To maintain appropriate and timely documentation of each patient contact (ensuring these are recorded on SystmOne within 24 hours), including the recording of objective and subjective measurements
15. To adhere to optimal completion of initial assessment tasks for new admissions inclusive of forming rehabilitation plans with individualised goal setting, carrying out moving and handling risk assessments, completion of SystemOne templates and completion and recording of outcome measures
16. Work at all times within the scope of HCPC Code of Professional Practice, which is under direction of a HCPC-registered Allied Health Professional (AHP)
17. To work towards being able to plan and prioritise own workload in order to achieve anticipated competency at 12 months.
Person Specification
Education
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience
Experience
* Experience of working in a healthcare environment or care environment
* Experience of caring for adults and older people with physical and/or mental health conditions A particular interest in this age group and their welfare/rehabilitation.
* Use of adaptive equipment
Knowledge and skills
* Able to demonstrate commitment to high quality care and service provision
* Caring, approachable and courteous manner.
* Experience of using SystmOne or a similar patient record system
Other
* oWillingness to be flexible in approach and attitude
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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