Job summary
Are you an experienced multi-therapy assistant or are you looking to improve your knowledge of in physical rehab? Are you looking for a role that can offer you consistent personal and professional development?
We are looking for a skilled multi-therapy assistant our Assessment and rehabilitation centre team based at Upton Hospital in Slough.
We are a multi-disciplinary team working to support adults (age 18+) with a variety of neurological, orthopaedic and cognitive difficulties who require more therapy time before being discharged. You will provide assessments, personalised care plans and additional support as well as assisting patients with setting and achieving rehab goals.
We are big on staff development and will help you through your band 4 competencies as well as supporting you with any additional training and development goals you may have. We can also offer you the opportunity to shadow in an ICB acute ward.
The service operates 08:00 - 16:00 6 days per week and you will work on a rota basis. Averagely you will work 1 in 6 Saturdays. We are open to applications from those looking for both full and part time hours.
Main duties of the job
- Assist patients throughout the reablement process.
- Assist patients in achieving their agreed goals.
- To assist in the administrative duties of the therapy rehabilitation service, including data inputting duties as required and maintaining stock.
- To complete tasks delegated by the therapists.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- NVQ level 3 in health care or equivalent experience
- Previous experience within a Therapy setting
- Car driver with access to a car to use for work purposes.
- Ability to participate in a 6-day rota.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhys Amos on0118 9044727 or email:rhys.amos@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- NVQ level 3 in health care or equivalent experience
- Previous experience within a Therapy setting
- Car driver with access to a car to use for work purposes.
- Ability to participate in a 6-day rota.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhys Amos on0118 9044727 or email:rhys.amos@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ level III in health care or equivalent
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent
- Relevant In Service training attendance
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience within a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy department such that you have an understanding of a range of relevant work procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills verbal and written
- Good use of initiative and ability to take responsibility
- Positive attitude to rehabilitation.
- Ability to work in a team
- Good IT skills
- Organised, efficient and able to make good use of time
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Car driver with access to a car for use for work purposes.
- Flexible approach to work, able to participate in a 7 day rota as necessary
- Tact or persuasive skills
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- NVQ level III in health care or equivalent
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent
- Relevant In Service training attendance
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience within a Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy department such that you have an understanding of a range of relevant work procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills verbal and written
- Good use of initiative and ability to take responsibility
- Positive attitude to rehabilitation.
- Ability to work in a team
- Good IT skills
- Organised, efficient and able to make good use of time
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites
- Car driver with access to a car for use for work purposes.
- Flexible approach to work, able to participate in a 7 day rota as necessary
- Tact or persuasive 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).
