Job summary
Are you a people person? Are you interested in developing a rewarding career within the healthcare setting? Are you motivated, enthusiastic and an excellent communicator? If yes, then this may be an ideal opportunity for you to join our friendly and supportive Occupational Therapy team at Tunbridge Wells Hospital.
A unique opportunities have arisen for experienced Band 4 Occupational Therapy Assistants to join the acute Occupational Therapy Service and be involved in delivery of this high priority service. We are looking for experienced, dynamic, innovative and forward thinking Assistants to be involved in this exciting opportunity.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be working on the acute wards with patients with complex problems. You will join an experienced and committed multi professional stroke team in delivery of an integrated approach to the acute pathway. You will be involved in supporting the acute Occupational Therapists in delivery of evidence based care, develop and support service improvement both within Occupational Therapy and the wider stroke team.
You will need to have a flexible approach, be resourceful and enthusiastic in demonstrating the impact and added value that Occupational Therapy brings to the acute stroke pathway. Excellent time management, resilience and prioritisation skills are essential for delivery of an efficient and effective service.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent. The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex. The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country. We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: to be confirmed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at enhanced level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: to be confirmed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/ Occupational Therapy, NVQ 4 in health and social care, or minimum of three years experience as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an AHP Support Worker (Band 3)
- Evidence of achieving the KSF dimensions of AHP Support Worker (Band 3)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate, facilitate and lead patients in a group environment as a group leader
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of medical / surgical conditions and treatment
- Can demonstrate understanding and awareness of the Assistant Practitioner role
Desirable
- Experience at educating and training assistants and newly qualified therapists within clinical area of expertise
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care/ Occupational Therapy, NVQ 4 in health and social care, or minimum of three years experience as an occupational therapy assistant or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an AHP Support Worker (Band 3)
- Evidence of achieving the KSF dimensions of AHP Support Worker (Band 3)
Skills
Essential
- Ability to motivate, facilitate and lead patients in a group environment as a group leader
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of medical / surgical conditions and treatment
- Can demonstrate understanding and awareness of the Assistant Practitioner role
Desirable
- Experience at educating and training assistants and newly qualified therapists within clinical area of expertise
- Presentation 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.
