Job summary
Band 3 Therapy Support Worker x1 post.
The Neurology Therapy service in University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL) is delighted to offer an opportunity to work across the Specialist Neurology services at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
We have 1 vacancy to work as a Therapy support worker. The location for this post is:
- 1 Full time Therapy Support worker post available at the LRI - Acute Neuro Ward
This post is available as the current Therapy Support Workers have commenced on their OT trainee apprenticeships supported by the Trust.
The post-holder will work alongside both the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in a busy Acute Ward for patients with Neurological conditions and Specialist Level 1 Unit for patients with acquired brain injuries. They will be expected, when competent, to hold their own caseload of patients, completing assessments, devising treatment plans, carrying out that treatment and discharging those patients from the Therapy service. They will be expected to work alongside and liaise with the registered Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist.
Main duties of the job
This clinical area is busy, treating complex patients with a wide range of clinical conditions. Some patients are acutely unwell having been stepped-down from the Critical Care Unit or repatriated from QMC Nottingham following Neuro-surgery. There will be patients that have been admitted for further treatment and rehabilitation of their ongoing neurological condition.
The successful candidates need to be able to work well alone and also as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team. They need to have good communication skills both verbally and non-verbally. They need to be comfortable performing personal care tasks for patients and comfortable working with patients who have complex physical and psychological challenges.
The successful candidates will participate in local training to achieve all pertinent Support Worker Competencies within the first six months of employment into this role. We would expect that applicants have some previous experience of delivering Therapeutic treatments/ interventions for patients, particularly experience of either Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy interventions.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters most
o We treat others how we would like to be treated
o We are passionate and creative in our work
o We do what we say we are going to do
o We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be based on the Neurology ward providing Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions to patients with neurological conditions. Interventions provided in addition to those below will include limb massage for oedema, assist withsplint making and splint monitoring, cognitive assessment and treatment.
- Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimumfunction for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
- To participate in and actively contribute to departmental meetings including staff meetings.
- To take a lead role during Home Assessments if clinically indicated with a registered Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist present.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To be based on the Neurology ward providing Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy interventions to patients with neurological conditions. Interventions provided in addition to those below will include limb massage for oedema, assist withsplint making and splint monitoring, cognitive assessment and treatment.
- Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimumfunction for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
- To participate in and actively contribute to departmental meetings including staff meetings.
- To take a lead role during Home Assessments if clinically indicated with a registered Occupational Therapist/Physiotherapist present.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 level or above (or equivelent)
Desirable
- National Care certificate
- Health and social qualification Level 2 or above
Enthusiasm for the post
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for this post and working with patients with Neurological conditions
Desirable
- Previous work in this field- Therapy or Neurology
- Previous experience working in a Therapy / Health care setting
UHL trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate working to trust values
written communication
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent written communication
- Demonstrates evidence of computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience in Therapy or caring profession
Desirable
- Community based work experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 level or above (or equivelent)
Desirable
- National Care certificate
- Health and social qualification Level 2 or above
Enthusiasm for the post
Essential
- Expresses enthusiasm for this post and working with patients with Neurological conditions
Desirable
- Previous work in this field- Therapy or Neurology
- Previous experience working in a Therapy / Health care setting
UHL trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate working to trust values
written communication
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent written communication
- Demonstrates evidence of computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience in Therapy or caring profession
Desirable
- Community based work experience
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).
