Job overview
This Therapy Assistant Practitioner post is an exciting development for the Stroke & Neuro Early Supported Discharge (ESD) Service. The ESD service provides prompt and intensive, tailored rehabilitation in the patient's home environment to maximise their recovery after a stroke or neurological event. The successful candidate will be well supported and have access to training and opportunities for development. Our friendly team includes disciplines of Physiotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Nursing, Senior Therapy Assistants, Follow-Up and close links with the Stroke Association. The post holder will support multi-disciplinary aspects of rehabilitation provision as required, in order to provide holistic patient care, and meet service needs. Base Location: Canford House Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job To be responsible for an identified caseload of non-complex patients, following initial triage/assessment from a registered therapist - facilitating return home from hospital, and maximising effective recovery and independence. To modify and update care and therapy goal plans to reflect patient needs. To provide induction, core training and clinical supervision to a small number of therapy assistants to support the team to deliver a high quality service. To lead on audits as requested by the clinical lead, including audits to review compliance with medication administration chart protocols and documentation standards. To work flexibly access all disciplines to provide holistic care and meet service needs. To devise, implement, review and progress treatment programmes, within a defined scope of practice, and with reference to a qualified therapist. Working for our organisation Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.