Assistant Practitioner (Band 4) FTC 15 months

Due to an exciting opportunity to participate in the INITIATE research study, we are looking for a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner (AP) with an interest in research to join the Orthopaedic therapy team at Airedale. The post will be a static 15-month FTC to contribute to the parameters set out by the research study and supporting elements of the collection/analysing of data with support from research leads. The AP will be a member of the Orthopaedic therapy team and work alongside colleagues to provide a 7-day service and improve overall care we provide to Orthopaedic patients. The team offer,

• Managea caseload delegated by clinical
• Independently undertakebasic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload.
• Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient's progression making minor alterations in consultation with the Orthopaedic therapy team.
• Support the Orthopaedic team with complex cases as required.
• Work with team members to ensure the effective functioning of the Orthopaedic team
• Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
• Participate in activities to improve the Orthopaedic Service.
• Provide support to other team members and students.
• Work flexibly according to patient and service needs
  
  The post holder will be required to have completed a foundation degree or equivalent and developed therapy competencies to progress to a Band 4. The post holder will also be expected to have an understanding of the requirements of rehabilitation and have experience of working with people with a range of health needs.
  
  We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.