Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Generic Therapy Assistant

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Job summary

To assist in the delivery of high quality occupational therapy and physiotherapy plans to patients with rehabilitation needs based across two inpatient rehabilitation wards at Ellesmere Port Hospital.
To work alongside Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff and alongside the wider multidisciplinary team.
Liaise with therapy colleagues, members of wider MDT, patient families, outside agencies as directed by qualified therapists

Main duties of the job

To work under the direction of a qualified therapist carrying out therapeutic intervention on a daily basis.
To implement patient treatment plans, written by the qualified therapist
To observe patients, either individually or in groups and report all relevant observations to qualified therapists.
To accurately record interventions electronically using an in house computer based system in a timely manner.
To take responsibility for attending and participating in clinical supervision
To attend in service training and external training to ensure skills and knowledge are current.
To undertake mandatory training and attend staff meetings
To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust Policy.

Please see Job description and personal specification attached for more information and detail.

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Date posted

18 January 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

373-NBH0606

Job locations

Ellesmere Port Hospital

114 Whitby Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 6SG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant NVQ III or relevant clinical experience.

Desirable

Recognised equipment fitting course

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

Understanding of rehabilitation enabling techniques
Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to rehabilitation
Knowledge of health care conditions
Knowledge of the human body and physiotherapy interventions e.g., Gait training and exercise.

Desirable

Understanding of application of electrotherapy.

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to work as member of multidisciplinary team
Relevant experience in a health care setting

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Relevant NVQ III or relevant clinical experience.

Desirable

Recognised equipment fitting course

Knowledge and expertise

Essential

Understanding of rehabilitation enabling techniques
Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to rehabilitation
Knowledge of health care conditions
Knowledge of the human body and physiotherapy interventions e.g., Gait training and exercise.

Desirable

Understanding of application of electrotherapy.

Experience

Essential

Proven ability to work as member of multidisciplinary team
Relevant experience in a health care setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ellesmere Port Hospital

114 Whitby Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 6SG

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ellesmere Port Hospital

114 Whitby Road

Ellesmere Port

CH65 6SG

Employer's website

https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)