Job summary
Fixed Term - 6 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join the therapy team working across our community bed bases in Bolton supporting with patient transport.
The role will predominantly involve driving the therapy van to facilitate discharges, and will include therapy assistant duties when required by the service. The post holder will be expected to work a 7 day roster.
We have a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and training. If you are successful you will be supported to develop professionally as well as provided with regular supervision to support your development and well being.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the wider multi disciplinary team you will work alongside and support specialist therapy staff in transporting patients to and from destinations.
The purpose of this role is to support the therapist(s) to ensure patients receive the best care possible.
The main duties include preparing the vehicle for use and transporting patients to and from hospital, our bedded units and home of choice. You will also support patients with access.
You will undertake therapy assistant duties as required by the service, under the guidance of therapy staff, and undertake administrative tasks related to the workload.
About us
The Integrated Community Services Division places an emphasis on avoiding hospital attendances and admissions by responding to health and social care issues in our community, which includes providing intensive therapy and reablement packages to support our patients' independence. We have more than 1000 staff who help to deliver 40+ services, including IV therapy, diabetes and homeless and vulnerable adults.
As we continually strive to improve our services, we recognise that our staff are our most valuable asset. From the exceptional opportunities we offer to the remarkable care we provide to our patients, we think there is something special about working here.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
- NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within health care
- Previous experience working within AHP service
- Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting
- Team working
Desirable
- experience in community services
Skills
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work independently & as part of a team
- Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to plan & manage own time effectively
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Ability to act as a role model
- Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function
- Knowledge of data protection
- Knowledge of confidentiality
- Knowledge of health & safety
- Knowledge of how to respond to queries
- Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly when required
Other
Essential
- Current UK Driving Licence
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & Maths or equivalent
- NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience within health care
- Previous experience working within AHP service
- Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting
- Team working
Desirable
- experience in community services
Skills
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work independently & as part of a team
- Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to plan & manage own time effectively
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Ability to act as a role model
- Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function
- Knowledge of data protection
- Knowledge of confidentiality
- Knowledge of health & safety
- Knowledge of how to respond to queries
- Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly when required
Other
Essential
- Current UK Driving Licence
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).
