Job Description

We are looking for a motivated and driven therapy assistant practitioner with an interest in rehabilitation. The successful candidate will support our occupational therap y and physiotherapy colleagues to deliver a high standard of care and rehabil itation across our intermediate care beds in Dudley. You will hold your own caseload following completion of competencies and will play a pivotal role in rehabilitation, recovery and discharge planning for our patients.



The post holder will be responsible for treating patients under guidance with a wide range of clinical needs and conditions, including orthopaedic, neurological, medical and surgical, as well as frail elderly co-morbidities .



We welcome applicants with previous therapy experience ,



To provide effective and efficient rehabilitation under the supervision of qualified therapists to a caseload of adult patients with a variety of conditions who require community rehabilitation.



To manage active clinical caseloads or allocated cases.



To carry out non-complex assessments within scope of practice as required meet the needs of the patient.



To liaise with patients, family and carers, the interdisciplinary team, acute and community Therapies, colleagues in social services, the acute trust, voluntary sector and other agencies.



To assist with training for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy staff and students with the specified area.



To assist senior staff with the general supervision of band 3 Therapy Assistants as required



To actively facilitate and make recommendations regarding the safe and timely discharge of patients from Intermediate Care for patients on their caseload/ allocated patients.



At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.



As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.



As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.



Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page:

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)



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