Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Job overview

We have an exciting new position for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about providing therapy to acute cardiology patients from admission through to discharge. You will join our established team of therapists who cover the cardiology wards at Glenfield Hospital, working collaboratively with the MDT to get the best outcome for the patients and facilitate timely discharges.

You will manage a caseload of complex patients across the cardiology wards by completing timely assessments of patients and develop individualized treatment plans to progress their functional ability, mobility and discharge plans.

You will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of cardiology conditions. You will work closely with both physiotherapists and occupational therapists developing your skills and competences, treating patients from admission through to discharge.

Main duties of the job

The post involves taking on responsibility for managing a caseload, which will involve providing therapy/rehabilitation/discharge planning to patients with a variety of conditions affecting them both physically and psychologically. You will plan and implement interventions (functional and cognitive) and evaluate outcomes of physiotherapy and occupational treatments.

You will also be facilitating flow throughout the hospital with timely assessments and planning discharges along with the patients recovery to prevent delay and also referring onto to the appropriate agencies as needed.

There will be close working with other members of the MDT to be able to complete this along with strong support from within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy profession.

Development of skills and knowledge within this post will be of a high priority. The successful candidate would be expected to undertake training and working with specialist staff to make maximum use of the opportunities on offer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To work within the multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care within the service under the direction and supervision of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional
• Make the best use of departmental resources and plan workload in collaboration with the team
• The post will contribute to the provision of assessment and intervention within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles
• To manage a clinical caseload, which has been delegated by a Registered Health Care Professional
• To work to service priorities
• To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner
• To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient
• Understand the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion
• Actively participate in the planning, development and evaluation of personalised care plans by offering objective clinical and evidence-based information to inform planned activities.
• Gather relevant information working under protocols and form a judgement on the improvement or deterioration in the physical, mental, or behavioural condition of service users and respond by referring or escalating concerns to a registered health care professional
• Will be expected to supervise staff and support less experienced staff and students, including apprentices
• Responsible for safe use of equipment relevant to service