Assistant Practitioner - Developmental (3/4)
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Role is to work with children 0-19 in the community setting, this will be in clinic at the Gem center, in hospital on the wards, in schools and in homes. You will work with equipment such as standing frames, sleep systems and specialised seating.
We work with a multitude of conditions such as neurological, neuromuscular, musculo-skeletal, respiratory, and developmental. You will work alongside a vibrant and friendly team to ensure that our services meet the need of the patient and ensure their journey through our service is a good one. We promote quality improvement ideas and value solution focused attitudes.
The role provides opportunities for career progression, including potential access to PT/OT apprenticeship pathways for suitable candidates, supporting development towards HCPC-registered AHP roles
Main duties of the job
To support patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals by providing treatment programmes.
To complete children's specific therapeutic interventions under the direction of by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.
To act as a key worker for patients on caseload providing feedback to clinicians.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of working with children
Desirable
- Substantial, relevant experience in a therapy or rehabilitation role
Qualifications
Essential
- IT literate
Desirable
- NVQ 3 diagnostic and therapeutic care or equivalent competency based qualification
- Foundation degree in health and social care or equivalent qualification
Skills
Essential
- Full UK driving license
- Use of vehicle for work
About the employer
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.