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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from likeminded people who support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We are excited to offer a role to join our inpatient therapy team at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) as a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner.
We welcome applications from individuals with an AP qualification or the equivalent (degree in a healthcare related topic).
Experience within an acute or rehabilitation healthcare setting is essential for this role. This role includes covering an appropriate caseload across a variety of clinical areas, which will include some elements of community working.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Practitioner role will include working alongside physiotherapy and occupational therapy colleagues to assess and deliver therapeutic interventions that maximise functional ability. The post holder will receive formal supervision and annual appraisal to support development. In-service training is provided and training opportunities are offered relevant to the post.
Peer support is available from existing Band 4 staff within the MDT, including occupational therapy, stroke and supported discharge teams.
The role will be key to the development of current projects focused on length of stay, patient flow and MDT working. It will include weekend working as we move towards a 7‑day service.
We are looking for a candidate who is driven and keen to learn. Efficiency and organisational skills are key. Leadership qualities that will help in the leadership of our technical instructor team are also desired.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree or equivalent.
* Evidence of recent experience in an acute, rehab or community setting as a Band 3, 4 or above.
Experience
* Experience and awareness of the role of physiotherapy within acute and rehabilitation inpatient services.
* Knowledge of and practical experience of manual handling.
* Ability to transfer and apply skills from other clinical areas of experience.
* Evidence of MDT working and communication.
* Experience in devising problem lists and goals.
* Experience in implementing and progressing clinical treatment programmes.
* Ability to work autonomously.
* Understanding of team working.
* Understanding of scope of practice and accountability to team leaders.
Knowledge and skills
* Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development.
* Ability to practically implement learning.
* Organisational skills.
* Awareness of current NHS issues and standards of practice.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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