Assistant Practitioner (Stroke Therapy)NHS

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) Assistant Practitioner (Stroke Therapy) within our Stroke Therapy Team. The role is a full time permanent position. We are a compassionate team and provide high-quality person-centred rehabilitation to stroke survivors in Rotherham. We deliver this care in a consistent and organised way to maximize the potential of the service-users we support. We are efficient and accountable, and communicate effectively with each other and our clients. We always put the stroke survivor, their carers and the people we work with, at the centre of every decision we make.

We provide a pathway of integrated care across the Stroke Recovery Unit (acute stroke and rehab) and the Integrated Community Stroke Service (early supported discharge and community stroke rehab up to 6 months). We are the only therapy team across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to work in this innovative and dynamic way. In doing so, our pathway working provides a seamless transfer of care for stroke survivors and their carers. Hyper-acute stroke care is delivered locally in Sheffield and Doncaster. This provides the opportunity to work closely with our partner organisations across our integrated care system.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Practitioners, Therapy Support and admin staff. This skill mix enables us to offer holistic and bespoke rehab.

Main duties of the job

We will support the post-holder to work autonomously under direction to manage and prioritise a caseload of patients. You will contribute to multidisciplinary team working across the pathway in the hospital and across the community setting including groups, 24-hour reviews, and mood and cognition screens. You will receive clinical supervision and participate in regular in-service training sessions and be supported to further develop both leadership and MDT stroke-specialist clinical skills. You will contribute to the national targets associated with this specialty i.e.: SSNAP and be responsible for the coordination, delivery and running of the 6-month reviews clinics. You will also be involved in service improvement working closely with the Team Leaders and Clinical Lead in line with the National Stroke Service Model and the National Clinical Guidelines for Stroke.

You will work with the team on a midweek basis (Monday to Friday). The post will include contribution to both weekend and bank holiday working alongside the multidisciplinary team.Due to the nature of this role applicants must have the ability to independently travel around Rotherham and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes (Adjustments can be considered in accordance with the equality act 2010)We would welcome applications from recently qualified, registered allied health professional (AHPs).

Please be aware this post may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Job description

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

Please note that the Trust does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applications are welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.