Overview
Therapy Assistant Practitioner, Band 4
Permanent - Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and autonomous Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner (TAP) to join our community Neuro Rehabilitation Team. The TAP will work under the direction of allied health professional (AHP) colleagues, including Occupational Therapists, Speech & Language Therapists and Physiotherapists, as part of a busy community neuro rehabilitation multidisciplinary team. Previous experience of working with neurological patients is essential.
Responsibilities
* Maintain own patient caseload, as designated by Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech & Language Therapists (AHPs).
* Work autonomously and treat own caseload of patients in their own home and other community settings, undertaking client assessment using a local assessment template and delivering intervention programmes with minimal or no immediate supervision from AHP colleagues, often working as a lone practitioner.
* Work with AHPs in the running of groups for patients with neurological conditions, often taking a lead in organising and facilitating the group.
* Undertake a proactive role in the ongoing in-service training programme for Rehabilitation Assistants.
* Maintain associated patient records utilising knowledge and skills gained through experience and/or relevant qualifications.
* Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for patients to carry out rehabilitation programmes.
* Assist in maintaining services and contribute to the development of services.
* Undertake any clerical duties as necessary.
* To work with senior staff and community nurses with supervision, CPD time, peer supervision and training opportunities including annual personal development review.
* Adhere to Trust policies and ensure equipment and practices conform with Health and Safety requirements.
What we offer and environment
* Support from senior staff in all therapies and community nurses.
* A well-developed supervision structure and opportunities for training, development and in-service learning.
* Oxleas offers NHS healthcare services across community and secure settings, with multidisciplinary teams and partnerships across the NHS, local councils and voluntary sector.
Requirements
* Experience working in rehabilitation or as a therapy assistant in a health setting.
* Full UK driving licence.
* Excellent communication and observation skills.
* Flexible, problem-solving, holistic approach to care; able to manage time and people effectively.
* Willingness to work in clients’ homes, care homes and local community settings.
Location and scope
Our services are delivered in the South of England, including London boroughs and into Kent. We operate across multiple sites and settings, including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, communities and patients’ homes.
Specialist teams look after people of all ages and we work closely with other parts of the NHS and partner organisations.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to patients and their families. Our values are: We’re Kind, We’re Fair, We Listen, We Care.
Additional duties
* To assess patients for safety in basic kitchen, bathing, stair/bed/chair assessments, and liaise with appropriate agency for equipment provision/installation.
* To be responsible for assessing and ordering appropriate equipment, aids and adaptations, maintaining records of equipment on loan and ensuring equipment is clean and safe on return.
* To undertake multidisciplinary social/physical/cognitive/communication/swallowing/rehabilitation programs with patients as directed by AHP colleagues, reporting progress and outcomes.
* To complete records of work using the current IT system in line with Trust and team standards, and to arrange repair of faulty equipment as appropriate.
* To liaise with other professional groups and agencies; undertake clerical duties as necessary including stock maintenance, patient registration, typing and photocopying.
Expiry: This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.
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