Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Senior Therapy Assistant to jointhe therapy team at the Stroke Pathway Assessment and Rehabilitation Centre (SPARC). SPARC is a 31 bedded unit that provides excellent, patient centred, evidence based, inpatient care and rehabilitation for stroke survivors admitted on the stroke pathway.
The successful post holder will work closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Activity Co-ordinators and alongside the wider multidisciplinary team, contributing to the day-to-day management and rehabilitation of stroke patients.
We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills.
Applicants should have previous NHS experience.
Main duties of the job
To assist the multidisciplinary team (primarily Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy) in the provision of individualised patient centred rehabilitation.
To carry a clinical caseload delegated by Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, plan and prioritise own work and report back to registered therapy staff.
Assess, treat, monitor, and progress each patient within protocols.
Measure activity and treatment outcomes.
To assist the multidisciplinary team in maintaining an efficient working environment.
Complete cognitive assessments following protocols.
Assess for and order equipment to facilitate safe discharge under the guidance of registered therapists.
Teach, guide and supervise patients as individuals or in groups.
Teach therapy techniques to carers including safe use of equipment, manual handling and management of the patient's condition.
Select treatment activities to fulfil therapy goals, taking into consideration the patient's condition and capability.
Complete assessment forms and write in patient treatment records in line with Trust and Therapy Services local guidelines.
Carry out clinical duties that contribute towards integrated patient care as part of therapeutic practice.
Complete assessment forms and write in patient treatment records in line with Trust and Therapy Services local guidelines.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade 4/C or above in English or equivalent experience
- Technical qualifications to level 3 e.g. QCF3, BTEC, A Level in relevant health/healthcare subject OR Evidence of continuous development through formal and/or informal training in health/healthcare equivalent to Level 3
Desirable
- Health & Safety
- Risk Assessment
- First Aid
- City & Guilds 7307 (teaching) or equivalent
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths
Further Training
Essential
- Experience of working with therapists as part of patient centred care
Desirable
- Current knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- IT Literate
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Teaching ability
- Able to motivate patients
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role
- Competency in therapy practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Or Relevant experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant in a rehabilitation environment including successful completion of associated competencies
Desirable
- Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/stroke/ neurology specialities.
other
Essential
- Willing to work flexibly as service requires including weekends
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE grade 4/C or above in English or equivalent experience
- Technical qualifications to level 3 e.g. QCF3, BTEC, A Level in relevant health/healthcare subject OR Evidence of continuous development through formal and/or informal training in health/healthcare equivalent to Level 3
Desirable
- Health & Safety
- Risk Assessment
- First Aid
- City & Guilds 7307 (teaching) or equivalent
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths
Further Training
Essential
- Experience of working with therapists as part of patient centred care
Desirable
- Current knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks
- Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- IT Literate
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Teaching ability
- Able to motivate patients
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role
- Competency in therapy practice
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Or Relevant experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant in a rehabilitation environment including successful completion of associated competencies
Desirable
- Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/stroke/ neurology specialities.
other
Essential
- Willing to work flexibly as service requires including weekends
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.
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
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.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
SPARC at Beech Hill
SPARC at Beech Hill, Norfolk Park Road
Sheffield
S2 3QE
Employer's website
https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)