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Job Title: Therapy Assistant Practitioner
Grade: Band 4
Trust: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Queens Medical Centre Campus
Ward/Dept: Physiotherapy Acute Inpatients QMC
Hours: 15 hrs per week
Shift Pattern: Mon / Tuesday 8-4 although can be flexible with regards to times within these hours
Pay Rates - Day: £12.86 per hour
Ref: 77837
Why might this job interest you?
Every day, the teams at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) make a difference. They save lives, they improve lives, and they usher in new life. They are proud to play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and our surrounding communities.
With more than 20,000 colleagues, they are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. The Trust spans over three sites including Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House.
Responsibilities of this job role
The post is that of a Physiotherapy Assistant Practitioner providing appropriate assessments, treatment and discharge planning for patients under the supervision of a senior therapist. The post holder will be required to work closely with the MDT to develop and execute rehabilitation programmes, as well as facilitate discharges with the support of senior staff.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
- GCSE (A-C) English/Maths or equivalent
- NVQ/QCF level 3 in healthcare or equivalent relevant qualification
- Significant experience of working as a therapy support worker (band 3)
- To have a knowledge of wheelchairs, assistive equipment and minor adaptations
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
· Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
