Job summary
Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 2 or 3 working within an inpatient or therapy area? Do you feel like a new challenge or change of direction?
We are looking for people with proven skills or experience within either therapy practice or an inpatient ward environment who would like the opportunity to develop skills as a Senior Therapy Assistant. You must be able to manage a broad caseload, provide advice, education and support for patients and carers and MDT colleagues.
The role of a Senior Therapy Assistant is key within our teams, enabling us to deliver the right care to each patient focusing on their individual needs. Whilst supporting them to remain as independent and mobile as possible within the hospital environment, we support the planning of a smooth and timely discharge from hospital.
These posts will be based within the Surgery Division, working closely with the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff focussing on acute inpatient wards and will be expected to assess and treat patients within agreed caseloads and complete treatments with the qualified therapy staff and fellow unregistered staff.
Interview will be face to face with a practical element so you must be able to attend in person if successful at shortlisting.
Main duties of the job
These posts will involve assessing and moving and handling of patients with postural and mobility problems and deconditioning. The post holder will also contribute to planning safe and timely discharges, considering pathways and links to community services.
Acute Therapy Services provides a number of services over 7 days (including Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays). Although currently not running a weekend service in this team, the successful candidate may be expected to work on a weekend roster as part of their shift pattern in future.
Applicants must also be willing to perform a mix of clerical, domestic and patient related tasks.
You must be able to demonstrate: -
Current knowledge & skills within a relevant NHS inpatient or therapy speciality.
Excellent communication and collaborative team working skills.
Competency in Therapy or Clinical Support Worker practice.
Professional, patient-centred care.
Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks.
Calm approach to changing work situations.
Sound IT skills to facilitate daily use of electronic patient records and communication.
Able to motivate and teach patients.
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 a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.
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
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent 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
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths
- Health & Safety
- Risk Assessment
- First Aid
- City & Guilds 7307 (teaching) or equivalent qualification/experience
Further Training
Essential
- Experience of working with therapists as part of patient centred care
Desirable
- Knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Or Experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies
Desirable
- Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/ surgery/orthopaedic/ neurology specialities.
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
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Teaching ability
- Able to motivate patients
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role
- IT literate
- Competency in therapy practice
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Senior Therapy Assistant role
- Willing to work flexibly as service requires including evening/weekend
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent 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
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths
- Health & Safety
- Risk Assessment
- First Aid
- City & Guilds 7307 (teaching) or equivalent qualification/experience
Further Training
Essential
- Experience of working with therapists as part of patient centred care
Desirable
- Knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Or Experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies
Desirable
- Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/ surgery/orthopaedic/ neurology specialities.
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
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Teaching ability
- Able to motivate patients
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role
- IT literate
- Competency in therapy practice
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Senior Therapy Assistant role
- Willing to work flexibly as service requires including evening/weekend
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).
