Job summary
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with experience of working with patients in a health, social or customer care setting.
You will be an essential part of a large team of therapists based at Fairfield General Hospital. The role will involve working on the inpatient wards.
The department is currently developing an integrated approach to acute rehabilitation and as such you will work closely with physiotherapists and occupational therapists on a daily basis. You will be supported by a team which takes a proactive and innovative approach to continuous professional development, evidence based practice and service development.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work as part of the highly specialised multidisciplinary stroke team based on the Fairfield General hospital site, as part of Bury Care Organisation.
To assist in the delivery of high quality, evidenced based rehabilitation in the acute setting at Fairfield General Hospital. Managing a delegated caseload with a range of registered clinicians available for support and direction as required.
Support with the implementation of therapy programmes devised by registered clinicians , working towards individual patient goals.
To work towards the completion of a specialised competency framework, supervised and evaluated by the registered clinicians.
Supporting with identified audits and quality improvement projects to ensure a continuous review and development of our services.
Carrying out a range of non-clinical duties related to the role as required.
Ability to work over 7 days , with the ability to be flexible in terms of working patterns including weekends, bank holidays and extra hours if necessary.
Support to wards/specialities outside of the normal work area may be required. This will never involve being asked to work outside scope of practice and the appropriate training will be provided.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience in the care & responsibility of others
- Able to work on own initiative
- Experience of working within a team and independently with support
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS
- Previous work as a therapy assistant; or
- Previous experience working in a social care, nursing or customer care setting
- Previous experience working with Stroke and/or neurological patient group
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of experience in customer service or health/social care relate related fields
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Ability to work without supervision appreciating the need to consult qualified staff in appropriate circumstances
- Ability to empathise with the patient's needs
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to travel between sites where the post involves community work
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Dealing with confrontation
- Persuasive and motivational skills
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience in the care & responsibility of others
- Able to work on own initiative
- Experience of working within a team and independently with support
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS
- Previous work as a therapy assistant; or
- Previous experience working in a social care, nursing or customer care setting
- Previous experience working with Stroke and/or neurological patient group
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of experience in customer service or health/social care relate related fields
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication (written and verbal skills)
- Ability to work without supervision appreciating the need to consult qualified staff in appropriate circumstances
- Ability to empathise with the patient's needs
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to travel between sites where the post involves community work
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Dealing with confrontation
- Persuasive and motivational skills
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).