Therapy Assistant Practitioner - Community

Job overview

Do you have a passion for rehabilitation and enabling others to regain their independence and function in their own home?

We are looking for an Assistant Practitioner to work within our friendly Occupational  Therapy team alongside registered therapy colleagues delivering high quality rehabilitation to people in their own homes and intermediate care beds  on a temporary basis until June 2026.

The therapy team  consists of  Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Assistants.

You will carry a caseload delegated by the nominated clinician, and be responsible for interventions with patients. You will carry out the assessment of an individual’s level of function and consider the persons activities  of daily living.

You will plan and modify treatment programmes and will work closely with other  staff from the  team to ensure high quality therapy outcomes for your patients.

Applicants must have a genuine interest in people and be enthusiastic and motivated in enabling people to regain and retain their independence. The Community Therapy team covers Furness and South Lakes, with bases in Furness and Kendal this post will be to support the team  in Kendal

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the Community Therapy Team  to provide assessment and rehabilitation as a part of the wider multi-disciplinary service.

The post holder will provide assessment and treatment to patients with diverse health needs, mainly in  peoples own homes,  but with flexibility to work in other areas as required.

To provide feedback to the qualified Occupational Therapist and recognise own  limitations

The post holder will engage in regular informal and formal supervision.

To assess, provide and check the provision of aids, equipment and exercises to patients on your your defined case load.

Be responsible for managing a delegated caseload on a day to day basis including prioritisation of tasks.

Work in the community as a lone worker in line with Trust and departmental Lone Working Policy.

Adhere to the code of ethics and conduct for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and Allied Health Professional standards of practice, as required by the team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/