Job summary
- Main area
- In Patient Therapy Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Fridays)
- Job ref
- 421-LTUC-0930C-B
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate District Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £22,816 - £27,596 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 16/05/2024
Employer heading
Assistant Rehabilitation Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 4
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area as well as across North Yorkshire and Leeds. We also provide children’s services in the North East in County Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Gateshead and Sunderland.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJ’s Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in what we value: Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. So if you’re looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients’ lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
Job overview
“Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply”
*Band 3 progression will be considered*
Are you a passionate, innovative and inspirational individual who is looking for a unique opportunity to support our in-patients to achieve their potential. As part of the the Acute Respiratory Team you will identify patients that may need some therapeutic input to assist them to be ready to leave hospital .
the Acute respiratory Team are present on the medical and surgical wards as well as the admissions unit. The successful applicant will independently assess patients (within a predefined criteria), provide any rehabilitation and or equipment to support their return in to community
What do we offer you in return?
- Investment in continuous professional development.
- Supervision
- Clinical skills training
- Clinical competencies
Main duties of the job
You will carry out planned programmes of health care, under the supervision and direction of the Therapists within the Acute Respiratory Team. The role involves delivering therapy interventions to patients within Harrogate District Hospital. You will support our cohort of patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life to return to community living. To work under the guidance of the senior staff within the team and actively participate in continuous professional development and service improvement.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this position please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions, regarding the role, please contact Pam Bagot Principal Physiotherapist [email protected] 01423-553458
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Formal qualification relevant to post - foundation degree or equiv
- Evidence of practical training or experience in health and social care
- Evidence of competence of patient assessment skills
- Evidence of extended skills and competencies
- Experience of supervising others
- Competent IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Knowledge of discharge processes
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pam Bagot
- Job title
- Principal Physioterapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423553458
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