{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nTherapy Assistant Practitioner with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester\n\n INPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY THERAPY ASSISTANT PRACTITIONER ROLE (BAND 4) Therapy services at Dorset County Hospital are developing. We are excited to be developing a range of band 4 roles, within our integrated Inpatient teams. We are committed to providing acute rehabilitation to maximise independence and reduce deconditioning in hospital. Band 4's will be able to work autonomously for a defined group of patients developing and working through routine therapy treatment plans. These roles will include weekend working. The therapy assistant will be working in the Acute Respiratory Team, supporting the therapists on the medical, surgical and critical care unit. As a band 4 the therapy assistant will carry their own non-complex case load and will work alongside physiotherapists, occupational therapists and apprentices. Dorset County Hospital is committed to the home first programmes so there will be the opportunity to take patients home and follow them up in their own homes. A full driving licence is required. All therapy staff are expected to contribute to weekend working rotas within the department. To be an autonomous practitioner To determine clinical diagnosis and develop effective treatment plans with the support of relevant senior staff Once considered competent, to participate in the week-end, bank holiday and extended working rotas where clinically appropriate Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development and professional standards. Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plan to meet set competencies. Be an active member of the In-Service Training Programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review. Be responsible for full caseload of patients under direct and indirect supervision of a therapist Attend Trust mandatory training sessions To fully participate in weekend working as required by the service About us Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment. For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online. "}