Band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant in our Acute Frailty Therapy Team (AFTT) at Queen's Hospital in Romford, Essex.

The Team works closely with the larger Multidisciplinary Team including Geriatricians and FOPAL Teams to care for acutely unwell frail patients attending the hospital and through collaborative decision making with our colleagues we facilitate safe and rapid discharge from hospital. We are based in Queen's Frailty Unit, Medical Receiving Unit, and Elderly Short Stay Ward in Queen's Hospital.

As a Therapy Assistant in this large and busy team you will be required to communicate well and be confident to work within guidelines and protocols. You will be working under the guidance of physiotherapists and occupational therapists within the team, following direct instructions. Often, you will also need to work independently and report back your findings. Experience of working in a healthcare at Band 3 or above is required. Working in this fast paced environment, you will have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills and knowledge.

If you have the skills outlined in the job description and want a rewarding opportunity where you will be encouraged to influence and develop services whilst being valued and supported then apply today.

Main duties of the job

To provide skilled routine, and non-routine, clinical and technical support to the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team and clerical staff associated with the team.

To accept patients allocated by the Therapists, assess and treat according to protocols and guidelines. To monitor patient progression, and make alterations to intervention as required.

To work independently, with access to direct supervision as required. To maintain close communication with the team to facilitate patient care.

To organise and participate in the team induction and in-service training programmes. Routinely providing in-service training to team colleagues.

To carry out other duties deemed necessary by the Lead Clinician in discussion with the post holder to ensure adequate provision of service.

The state registered therapist will at all times remain responsible for:

Allocation for assessment / intervention
Overseeing the primary clinical intervention plan and agreeing the expected progression of the patient
Overseeing the clinical quality and ensuring appropriateness of the intervention practised with the patient

About us

We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge and the majority are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London - more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.

We're pleased to be leading the way in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The Elective Surgical Hub at King George Hospital is one of eight to be accredited as part of a national scheme; the Care Quality Commission has raised the ratings for urgent and emergency care at Queen's and King George hospitals; and data released by NHS England showed that the Trust was the most improved in 2023 for reducing waits for emergency care.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.

Date posted

07 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£29,460 to £31,909 a year Per annum inclusive of outer London HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

162-5801-PA

Job locations

Queens Hospital

Rom Valley Way

Romford

RM7 0AG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Paul Awosika, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5989. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Educated to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Ability to understand and follow instructions accurately and learn new skills.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working as a Band 3 therapy assistant or health care assistant within the acute setting.

Desirable

Experience of supervising and organising more junior assistants.
Experience working in Emergency Department or Acute Assessment/ Frailty Units.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Educated to G.C.S.E. level or equivalent.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Ability to understand and follow instructions accurately and learn new skills.

Experience

Essential

Previous experience working as a Band 3 therapy assistant or health care assistant within the acute setting.

Desirable

Experience of supervising and organising more junior assistants.
Experience working in Emergency Department or Acute Assessment/ Frailty Units.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information