Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Integrated Outpatient Therapy team at Stepping Hill hospital as a therapy assistant.
This 35 hour post will be based in the established outpatient therapy department, working between both the main department and the hydrotherapy pool.
Main duties of the job
The main post will be based in the established outpatient therapy department, working between both the main department and the hydrotherapy pool.
The role will primarily involve checking of electrotherapy equipment, monitoring stock for ordering, cleaning of equipment, general admin duties and providing daily assistant support as part of the hydrotherapy service.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
Our mission is to make a difference every day. Our values are that we care, we respect, and we listen
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
The salary for the role is only one part of the excellent package of benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is well motivated, enthusiastic and committed to assisting with delivering high quality care.
You should have good verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills and demonstrate sound organisational skills in order to process tasks in a timely manner.
The successful candidate will be provided with relevant training and supervision and appraisal processes are in place to encourage further self-development.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is well motivated, enthusiastic and committed to assisting with delivering high quality care.
You should have good verbal and written communication skills, basic computer skills and demonstrate sound organisational skills in order to process tasks in a timely manner.
The successful candidate will be provided with relevant training and supervision and appraisal processes are in place to encourage further self-development.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £41.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salaryIn addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £13.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- G.C.S.E. English
- Fluency in spoken English
- Good numeracy skills
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Diagnostic and Therapy Support
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in Healthcare/Allied Health Professional setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Team Worker
- Flexible and adaptable
- Positive attitude to work
- Empathy with patient needs
- Social skills
- Able to work under supervision, accepting direction
- Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
- Awareness of disability
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to train as an Assistant and develop knowledge/skills
- Maintain confidentiality/discretion
- Able to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g moving and handling patients)
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- G.C.S.E. English
- Fluency in spoken English
- Good numeracy skills
Knowledge
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Diagnostic and Therapy Support
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in Healthcare/Allied Health Professional setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Team Worker
- Flexible and adaptable
- Positive attitude to work
- Empathy with patient needs
- Social skills
- Able to work under supervision, accepting direction
- Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
- Awareness of disability
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Willingness to train as an Assistant and develop knowledge/skills
- Maintain confidentiality/discretion
- Able to tolerate sustained physical effort for the majority of duties (e.g moving and handling patients)
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
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).
