Job summary
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a caring, enthusiastic individual to join their Integrated Neurorehabilitation team as a Therapy Assistant. Experience in a healthcare setting is essential for this post. You must have an understanding of the role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within a rehabilitation setting. You will also need to have good time management, prioritisation skills, flexibility and ability to use your own initiative in the completion of tasks.
The post holder will work as part of a committed multidisciplinary team, delivering an excellent therapy service to the patients at the Devonshire Centre for Neurorehabilitation located in a community site close to Stepping Hill Hospital.
The successful applicant will work directly with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists providing rehabilitation to patients with various complex neurological conditions.
Support is provided through the opportunity to work directly with experienced and specialist clinicians within the team.
Main duties of the job
- Under the direction of a qualified registered therapist assist with patient therapy activities.
- Prepare patients for treatment ensuring a safe environment.
- To be able to accurately report back to the therapists any work undertaken.
- Monitor stock and keep up-to-date with documentation i.e. filing and photocopying.
- To assist patient with independent prescribed practice provided by qualified therapists.
- To work alongside therapists/other assistants to run patient activity groups when required.
- To attend home/environmental visits alongside qualified therapists.
- To assist in communication screens when required.
- To be required to work alone in line with relevant policies.
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
The successful applicant will carry out rehabilitation programmes directed by the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, with regular reviews of patient goals, and progression of rehabilitation programmes. Alongside direct patient care, the post holder with support the team with admin, service development and housekeeping activities.
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 salary
In 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
The successful applicant will carry out rehabilitation programmes directed by the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, with regular reviews of patient goals, and progression of rehabilitation programmes. Alongside direct patient care, the post holder with support the team with admin, service development and housekeeping activities.
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 salary
In 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
- Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
- English GCSE or equivalent
- Evidence of other educational achievements
- Previously worked in Healthcare/Allied Health Professional setting
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social care
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to organise time effectively
- Ability to work independently following verbal and written instructions
- IT skills
- Able to be adaptable and flexible
- Team player
- Evidence of ability to use initiative but aware of own limitations
- Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the day-to-day role of a Therapy Assistant
- Awareness of the roles of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- To have an understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of how illness affects individuals and their families/carers
- To have an awareness about falls risk factors
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Physical effort - moving and handling throughout the day
- Willingness to train as an Assistant and develop knowledge/skills
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
- English GCSE or equivalent
- Evidence of other educational achievements
- Previously worked in Healthcare/Allied Health Professional setting
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- ECDL or equivalent IT qualification
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social care
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to organise time effectively
- Ability to work independently following verbal and written instructions
- IT skills
- Able to be adaptable and flexible
- Team player
- Evidence of ability to use initiative but aware of own limitations
- Awareness of cultural diversity and equality issues
Knowledge
Essential
- Understand the day-to-day role of a Therapy Assistant
- Awareness of the roles of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
- To have an understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of how illness affects individuals and their families/carers
- To have an awareness about falls risk factors
- Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Physical effort - moving and handling throughout the day
- Willingness to train as an Assistant and develop knowledge/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.
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).
