Job summary
Employer heading
Therapy Associate Practitioner - Stroke Rehab
Band 4
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 4 Stroke Rehabilitation Therapy Associate Practitioner (TAP) to support our well-established Early Supported Discharge (ESD) service. With the publication of the new Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) model we are looking to deliver transformation and strategic changes in community stroke rehabilitation and life after stroke services that can influence the wider pathway and outcomes in the mid & south Essex region. Successful candidates will have previous experience working in the following areas: psychology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, or health care assistant. They will also be passionate and motivated about enhancing the life of stroke survivors.
A full training and competency programme will be provided by a psychologist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, speech & language therapist and nurse. In addition, you will be supported by registered staff in the team to enhance your knowledge in stroke and your ability to support stroke survivors.
On completion of a competency programme, successful candidates will be able to manage their own non-complex caseload.
This is initially a 12 month fixed term contract aligned with the national catalyst project with the possibility of extension subject to the outcome of a business case.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who has:
- Relevant experience in a health and social care setting and base level of knowledge in psychology/occupational therapy/physiotherapy/speech and language therapy/health care assistant
- Knowledge of patient/client conditions relevant to community stroke rehabilitation
- Ability to work under own direction
- Able to travel to meet the need of the role
Working for our organisation
Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision: Transforming Lives
Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Eligible for NHS Pension
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Work within a multidisciplinary framework, undertaking a key-working role for non-complex patients as triaged by registered staff.
- Liaise closely with medical, nursing, allied health professionals, social care, acute and voluntary sector staff to promote greater understanding of the service. Support staff in the delivery of therapeutic programmes on an individual basis or as a group. This will involve work from a variety of different disciplines with the post holder needing to prioritise and negotiate to ensure a manageable caseload is achieved in a timely manner.
- Implement, evaluate, and modify intervention, as directed.
- Be responsible for a delegated non-complex caseload following assessment by registered staff. To carry out interventions, including; goal setting, outcome measurement, risk assessment and discharge planning. In the instance of complex patients, to follow the treatment plan (as set by registered staff), feedback on progress and when indicated highlight need for re-assessment to registered staff.
- Monitor progress, taking account of the environment and adjust own clinical interventions accordingly
- Undertake risk assessments as part of everyday clinical practice, complete relevant documentation and seek guidance as necessary.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Completed Associate Practitioner Course (Foundation Degree) or relevant experience
- Completed Associate Practitioner Course (Foundation Degree) or relevant experience
Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Car Driver and access to vehicle
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of relevant patient/client conditions
- Experience working with MDT
- Good communication skills
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
- Gemma Mawdsley
- Job title
- Team Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07970689777
- Additional information
Alex Geddes
Operational Lead for stroke and early supported stroke discharge
07773489538
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