Job summary
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our highly acclaimed and well-established Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Department, based at Salford Royal Hospital on a full-time basis. The opportunities are within one of our inpatient therapy teams and will involve working as part of the multidisciplinary workforce to support patient care and the day-to-day running of the service. These are incredible opportunities for somebody who wants to make a difference by supporting an individual's recovery from illness or injury, and to be part of a dynamic and friendly team. Successful candidates will have a clear competency framework to work to and a robust period of induction when joining the team, with an ongoing structure for supervision and development. The roles include some weekend working, but no more than one weekend shift per month unless desired. We welcome interested people to contact us with any questions.
Main duties of the job
You will support and assist with the work of the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in providing assessment, planning and delivering treatment programmes to patients with multiple needs.You will also take responsibility for basic administration tasks to ensure the department and team's needs are met.You should have evidence of a good standard of education including GSCE's or equivalent in English and Math's with a NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a Therapy Assistant.You will have good communication skills, the ability to use your own initiative, good time management skills and the ability toproblem solve.Experience of working within a team is also required and, if this has not been in a health care setting, we would expect the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate and evidence the relevant transferable skills.
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 to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - 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.
We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
In line with the Trusts Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership. However, as members of ethnicity minority groups and individuals with disabilities are currently under-represented at this level of post, we would encourage applications from members of these groups. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Evidence of a good general education ie a minimum of 2 GCSE's or equivalent in English and Maths
- NVQ Lvl 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Health related qualification
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Evidence of previous experience of working in the NHS and/or a care setting
- Evidence of the skills the candidate will bring
- Evidence of having worked with the public
- Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of being able to work independently and use initiative
- Understanding of a therapy role
Desirable
- Admin/Computer/IT Skills
- Explanation why the candidate wants this role
- Evidence of ability to deal with conflict
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and personal examples of all 4
Person Specification
Qualifications & Registration
Essential
- Evidence of a good general education ie a minimum of 2 GCSE's or equivalent in English and Maths
- NVQ Lvl 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Health related qualification
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Evidence of previous experience of working in the NHS and/or a care setting
- Evidence of the skills the candidate will bring
- Evidence of having worked with the public
- Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of being able to work independently and use initiative
- Understanding of a therapy role
Desirable
- Admin/Computer/IT Skills
- Explanation why the candidate wants this role
- Evidence of ability to deal with conflict
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and personal examples of all 4
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).