Job summary
- Main area
- OT/PT
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 357-PR-647-24
- Employer
- United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pilgrim Hospital
- Town
- Boston
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
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Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Band 4
Band 4
We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at ULHT.
We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.
Our values guide everything we do. They are:
- Patient-centred – Putting patients at the heart of everything we do, listening and responding to their needs and wishes.
- Safety – Following ULHT and professional guidelines. Speaking up to make sure patients and staff are safe from harm.
- Excellence – Striving to be the best that we can be. Innovating and learning from others.
- Compassion – Caring for patients and their loved ones in ways we would want for our friends and family.
- Respect – Behaving and using language that demonstrates respect and courtesy to others. Zero tolerance to bullying, inequality, prejudice and discrimination.
If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the ULHT team.
We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients.
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £710 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,600 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
So, what is in it for you?
- Flexible working: Depending on the needs of your role, we will consider requests for flexible and/or part-time working for whatever reason you should need it. We recognise flexible working will not look the same for everyone, because it depends on the nature of the role and the needs of the individual.
Types of flexibility could include:
- Part-time - less than 37.5 hours per week.
- Off-site/remote working - working from home or other sites for part or all the week.
- Compressed hours – usually full-time hours but over fewer days or shifts.
- Staggered hours – having different start and finish times.
- Set shift patterns – to allow for predictability
- NHS Pension: A generous and flexible pension scheme with contributions from us as your employer fully protected against inflation and guaranteed by the government
- Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days a year, rising to 33 days after 10 years plus eight bank holidays (for staff covered by Agenda for Change) For Medical Workforce positions (Consultant and Specialty Doctor), the full-time entitlement commences from 32 days per annum. For all other Medical Workforce positions, the full-time entitlement commences from 27 days per annum.
- Bank working: The chance to work extra hours at enhanced rates and we will pay you weekly too, ideal if your income needs a quick boost.
In addition, there is more.
- Family & Childcare: Including on-site nurseries at Lincoln County Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital Boston, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave following a set period of employment.
- Health & Wellbeing: including counselling, mental health first aid, physiotherapy, eye tests.
- Learning & Development including Lincolnshire Talent Academy, leadership training, medical education, clinical education, Lincolnshire clinical research
- Financial support and benefits including Cycle2Work, car lease scheme, home electronics. Free on-site parking and free tea and coffee and the ability to save and borrow through your salary.
- Rewards & Recognition including staff awards, long service awards, retirement awards, examples of excellence and staff lottery.
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Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to appoint a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner within the respiratory team.
Our team aims to maximise an individual’s abilities, with a focus on patient-centred goals, whilst enabling a safe discharge from hospital. With good MDT working and strong links with our community colleagues, our friendly team work together, helping to support patient flow, ensuring a smooth transition between hospital and community settings.
This post would be ideal for someone who has experience as a therapy assistant (Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy) with the required qualifications for this role commencing as a Band 4.
Main duties of the job
The role requires the successful candidate to work as part of a team to manage a designated workload (within a scope of practice), maintain appropriate records, and accept accountability and responsibility for their own actions. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, with close supervision/support from a qualified team member, and as part of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
There will be opportunities to engage in service developments and training and the post holder will assist with the supporting and skill development of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff including assistants, apprentices and students.
To evaluate patient’s progress and use own judgement to make amendments to the treatment programme within their scope of practice.
To undertake administrative and some house-keeping duties to support the Therapy service.
The post holder will be required to work Bank Holidays & weekends as part of a rota.
Working for our organisation
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (22/23) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement – “Outstanding Care Personally Delivered” – stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from ‘Requires Improvement’ to ‘Good’. Our rating for caring remained as ‘Good’.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 2 A level’s or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a subject relevant to the post
- GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4-9 or equivalent
- Relevant Level 4 qualification (Diploma level) or equivalent e.g. Foundation degree, HNC.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant Level 5 Qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
- Other related Healthcare qualifications
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as a therapy assistant or senior health care support worker or equivalent in hospital or community.
- Experience of collecting/recording information on paper and computer systems.
- Experience of using good service user relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a therapy assistant practitioner
- Experience of working under pressure
- Experience of leading and developing group work
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and without direct supervision
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Therapy
- Demonstrated professional behaviour
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of prioritisation skills and good organisational skills
- IT Skills – Digitally literate
- Proven ability to use initiative and recognise own limitations knowing when to seek further assistance
- Demonstrated resilience and emotional intelligence
- Ability to demonstrate non-discriminatory and inclusive practice
- Caring and compassionate
Desirable criteria
- Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language impairment
Specific Requirements
Essential criteria
- Good attendance record
- Willingness to undertake further training and learn new skills
- Demonstrated ability to complete appraisal objectives
- Ability to travel across county/sites
- Commitment to support the Trust Values
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
- Dan Meyer
- Job title
- Team Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01205445690
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