Job summary
37.5 Hours per week
An exciting opportunity has become available on Rutson Ward at the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
We are seeking to appoint a Band 3 Stroke Generic Therapy Assistant to join the ward based Therapy Team . The successful applicants will join the well-established Stroke and rehabilitation Therapy Team on Rutson Rehabilitation Ward.
Based at the Friarage Hospital with ample parking on site.
You will need to be able to work on your own and as part of a team and be involved with stroke patients with a range of multiple medical, social and emotional problems. The role will primarily involve working on the ward with stroke and complex rehabilitation patients.
Excellent communication skills, organisational skills, enthusiasm, commitment and ability to work with a wide range of agencies are also vital in this post.
You will need Level 1 in Maths and English or equivalent and NVQ Level 2.
Main duties of the job
This post provides an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant experience of working in a healthcare setting. You will need to demonstrate a good flexible approach to your work, good time management and organisational skills. You will work as part of the therapy team with training, supervision and ongoing support from the therapists.
To be successful in this role you will require sound core skills to support the stroke therapy services (Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) within an inpatient setting.
Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by a Therapist. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected, for which there is good support throughout the integrated Therapy service to help you develop.
This really is a great role and we would love for you to join our team.
Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.
You will be expected to attend the New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a healthcare role
- Ability to demonstrate person centred care
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to present written information clearly
- Understand the need for confidentiality at all times
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and / or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
Desirable
- Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
- Good basic IT skills
Personal
Essential
- Caring and empathetic attitude to patients and colleagues
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further training and development to maintain competence
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
- Attendance at foundation improvement training and the new and aspiring leaders program within first year of role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 2
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a healthcare role
- Ability to demonstrate person centred care
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Able to describe behaviours and skills of a carer
Key Skills
Essential
- Ability to present written information clearly
- Understand the need for confidentiality at all times
- Ability to use initiative to make a decision within sphere of work and / or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
Desirable
- Communicates well with good listening skills and is able to adopt an appropriate style and method of communication
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
- Good basic IT skills
Personal
Essential
- Caring and empathetic attitude to patients and colleagues
- Motivated and enthusiastic
Desirable
- Willing to undertake further training and development to maintain competence
- Flexible approach to working hours and practices
- Attendance at foundation improvement training and the new and aspiring leaders program within first year of role
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).
