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Job Description
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join the Home First in the North of Staffordshire. You will be responsible for delivering high quality rehabilitation to patients with a range of physical health conditions including MSK, Stroke, Parkinson’s disease, neurological conditions, spinal injuries, cancer, post surgery, general frailty, amputees, and a wide range of other conditions. The role involves managing a caseload of adults in close liaison with the Home First Team. You will work jointly alongside qualified therapists with complex patients and will work autonomously within your scope of practice. This is a dynamic post which will be evaluated and adjusted to reflect the needs of the service, local population and feedback from users and staff. Your feedback and input will be essential to the development and shaping of the role. You will be required to travel independently and efficiently over a large geographical area and will attend planned loan visits to individuals’ homes.
Responsibilities
* To carry out and progress rehabilitation programmes set by qualified therapists.
* To complete secondary assessments following hospital discharge, including triage, subjective and objective assessments for appropriate patients; identify clinical need for input from the multidisciplinary team; set and review SMART goals for individual patients.
* To discharge appropriate patients from the service following appropriate pathways, completing onward referrals, timely discharge summaries and signposting to community and voluntary groups.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are "United in our Uniqueness" and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
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