Therapy Assistant Practitioner Stroke/ESD

Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Therapy Service - Stroke

Permanent

Full time 37.5 hours

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our established Stroke Service at Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.

We are currently in the process of setting up an Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service to compliment the inpatient stroke service. This service will operate across the North Sefton and West Lancashire localities and will facilitate discharges from the hospital and provide rehabilitation within the community.

You will be part of a friendly and experienced multi-disciplinary team, working across Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy and Dietetics to provide excellent patient-centred care. There will be opportunities to work both within the hospital setting and within the community.

You will be encouraged, and required, to further develop your skills and knowledge related to our client group to enable you to provide high quality holistic care. This position would suit a candidate in possession of an assistant practitioner foundation degree or equivalent qualification.The position will be supported through supervision from one of our senior clinicians. The post holder should have experience in acute stroke rehabilitation and understand community delivery.

The post holder will be expected to work flexibly and to support weekend working and may include participation in weekend/Bank Holiday rotas.

Working for Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust offers all the benefits of coast and country living with the convenience of big city life.

We have miles of unspoilt coastline on our doorstep, attractive commuter towns, picturesque villages and stunning countryside all within easy reach. Excellent transport links mean the vibrant, historic city of Liverpool is only a short journey away. Shops, bars, restaurants, museums, galleries, a World Heritage listed waterfront and, of course, two Premiership football teams makes this a destination for travellers from across the world.

The University of Liverpool has awarded us the status of University Clinical Education Centre in recognition of the high standard of training provided for students on placement to the Trust.

We pride ourselves in providing safe, clean and friendly care, and recruit to our SCOPE values. We also offer a range of family friendly options to staff.

Please see attached Job Description for full details

JOB SUMMARY
1. To assist the qualified Therapists in their administrative duties for the functioning
of the Therapy Services.
2. To take responsibility and manage own delegated clinical caseload.
3. To provide assistance for the Therapy and Rehabilitation Services in delivering
the required range of therapeutic interventions and support to the client group.
4. To undertake assessment, treatment and evaluation of treatment and intervention
as required or as directed by HCPC registered Therapist.
5. To participate in audit and service development.
6. To accurately record, obtain, collate, and maintain patient records both manually and electronically.

Advertising Date: 3rd April 2023

Closing Date: 17th April 2023

Shortlisting Date: 18th April 2023

Proposed Interview Date: 26th April 2023

Please note this vacancy may close if a high number of applications is reached.