Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the orthopaedic trauma therapy team at the Northern General Hospital as a Senior Therapy Assistant.
The successful applicant will work in the Inpatient Therapy Team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Senior Therapy Assistant and Therapy Assistants.
They will working in pre operative clinics and provide post operative therapy under the guidance of qualified therapist to patients following orthopaedic surgery.
To develop their skills the successful candidates will receive training and regular teaching, they will also regularly participate in supervision and working towards a competency framework with a qualified therapist.
The Northern General Hospital is a regional trauma centre, treating patients from across the South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw area and there is the opportunity to work and learn alongside a wide range of professionals.
The post includes participating in a weekend working roster.
Main duties of the job
JOB PURPOSE
Provide Therapy to patients. Ensure governance standards and contribute to the operational management and modernisation of Musculoskeletal (MSK) Therapy Services.
ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT
MSK Therapy Services provides Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to patients referred to Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. MSK Therapy Services is part of the MSK Directorate within the trust.
Flexible or part time working hours would be considered.
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
- GCSE Grade C /4 in English and Maths / or equivalent qualifications / 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
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competences or Relevant experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant.
- Or Relevant experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant
Desirable
- Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/ surgery/orthopaedic/ neurology specialities.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Competency in therapy practice
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Teaching ability
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to motivate patients
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role
- IT literate
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Therapy Instructor role
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Willing to work flexibly as service requires including evening/weekend
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C /4 in English and Maths / or equivalent qualifications / 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
Further Training
Essential
- Knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competences or Relevant experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant.
- Or Relevant experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant
Desirable
- Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/ surgery/orthopaedic/ neurology specialities.
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Competency in therapy practice
- Excellent interpersonal and team working skills
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics
- Teaching ability
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able to motivate patients
Desirable
- Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role
- IT literate
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Therapy Instructor role
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- 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).
