Job summary
We are looking for a forward
thinking, dynamic individual to work within our 7 day Inpatient therapy
services as part of the inpatient service at Pinderfields General Hospital. Although
this role is predominantly based at Pinderfields, the successful candidate will hold
a trust wide contract and there would be an expectation to work on the other
sites if there was the clinical need to support.
You will work alongside Physiotherapists
and Occupational Therapists within the Trauma, Orthopaedic and Amputee team that supports wards
assessing and treating patients with a wide range of comorbidities and complex care needs, traumatic injuries, post op amputations, elective surgeries, frailty and general medical. You will be part
of a fast paced team who are involved in complex discharge planning for this cohort of patients.
Main duties of the job
You must demonstrate
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with all members of the multi-disciplinary team
- The ability to be flexible and be able to manage own time effectively
- To provide support and assistance to registered Therapy staff and Therapy Technical staff.
- To contribute to the provision of a flexible, client centred, therapeutic programme for patients with a variety of physical, psychological and social needs. This will include, but not limited to, mobility and transfers, toileting and personal cares and meal/drink preparation.
- To provide a range of administrative and clerical support to the Therapy service, having good computer skills as a large area of the work is on the computer.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to attend and participate in regular in-service training sessions. Structured supervision is also recognised as a key component in an individuals personal and professional development. There are excellent opportunities for progression within the service.
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Clinical duties/Patient contact
- To gather written information and verbal information from other professionals about patients. Reporting this effectively to a registered Therapist or technician. Competency based
- Under the supervision of a registered Therapist to support patients to achieve identified therapy goals including the practising of tasks or functional activities such as self-care, domestic activities or recreational activities
- Under the supervision of a registered Therapist support patients in therapeutic activities and exercise programmes to promote rehab, independence and well being
- Under the supervision of a registered therapist, support patients in mobility and stairs assessments
- Following training, gather information from patients and report this effectively to the registered Therapist or Technician
- To prepare equipment or the environment for treatment sessions for both individual and groups of patients
- Work effectively as a member of the Therapy Team to undertake delegated tasks, which contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service
- To accompany and support Therapists and technical staff during home visits with patients or post-discharge follow-up visits
- To be responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload
- To work in a variety of settings as required by the needs of the service, including the ward, department, home or other community environments
- To undertake any administrative duties as designated by the team including collating resources
- To support and assist registered Occupational Therapists in the fabrication of splints
- To support team members in the administration and ordering of equipment for patients
- Keep treatment areas clean and tidy and clean walking aids and equipment in line with Trusts Infection Control Policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please click on the uploaded document for the full job description.
Clinical duties/Patient contact
- To gather written information and verbal information from other professionals about patients. Reporting this effectively to a registered Therapist or technician. Competency based
- Under the supervision of a registered Therapist to support patients to achieve identified therapy goals including the practising of tasks or functional activities such as self-care, domestic activities or recreational activities
- Under the supervision of a registered Therapist support patients in therapeutic activities and exercise programmes to promote rehab, independence and well being
- Under the supervision of a registered therapist, support patients in mobility and stairs assessments
- Following training, gather information from patients and report this effectively to the registered Therapist or Technician
- To prepare equipment or the environment for treatment sessions for both individual and groups of patients
- Work effectively as a member of the Therapy Team to undertake delegated tasks, which contribute to the safe and smooth running of the service
- To accompany and support Therapists and technical staff during home visits with patients or post-discharge follow-up visits
- To be responsible for planning own day to day allocated workload
- To work in a variety of settings as required by the needs of the service, including the ward, department, home or other community environments
- To undertake any administrative duties as designated by the team including collating resources
- To support and assist registered Occupational Therapists in the fabrication of splints
- To support team members in the administration and ordering of equipment for patients
- Keep treatment areas clean and tidy and clean walking aids and equipment in line with Trusts Infection Control Policy.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to work independently under direction and follow through agreed plans
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Ability to participate and complete competency and training frameworks relevant to post
Desirable
- Skills in communicating with people with language difficulties
- Evidence of competency completion relevant to post
- Experience of using healthcare/ disability equipment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Interest in working within a health/social care environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing a quality service
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations.
- Commitment to providing a quality service and participating in personal and service development in line with Trust values and behaviours
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day and carry out concurrent activities
- Motivation to learn and develop
- Ability to work alone and seek help when required
Desirable
- Motivation to learn and develop
- Full clean driving license
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a support worker within a health care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a therapy/ rehabilitation environment
- Experience of working within therapies
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle
- Awareness of health and social care systems
- Awareness of how communication can be adapted to respond to a variety of clinical situations
- Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist in health care
- Knowledge of health and safety issues within the work place and how risk can be managed
Desirable
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Aware of a variety of medical conditions
- Awareness of the role of Therapist
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and portfolio.
- Knowledge of disability equipment and adaptations
- Awareness of the different roles and their importance within the multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in maths and English grades A-C or equivalent relevant experience
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or currently working towards)
Desirable
- Completion of care certificate
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Able to work independently under direction and follow through agreed plans
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
- Ability to participate and complete competency and training frameworks relevant to post
Desirable
- Skills in communicating with people with language difficulties
- Evidence of competency completion relevant to post
- Experience of using healthcare/ disability equipment
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Interest in working within a health/social care environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to providing a quality service
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to working practice and changing situations.
- Commitment to providing a quality service and participating in personal and service development in line with Trust values and behaviours
- Ability to carry out moderate physical effort throughout the day and carry out concurrent activities
- Motivation to learn and develop
- Ability to work alone and seek help when required
Desirable
- Motivation to learn and develop
- Full clean driving license
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a support worker within a health care setting
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within a therapy/ rehabilitation environment
- Experience of working within therapies
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Awareness of the impact of health and disability on lifestyle
- Awareness of health and social care systems
- Awareness of how communication can be adapted to respond to a variety of clinical situations
- Awareness of the role of an Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist in health care
- Knowledge of health and safety issues within the work place and how risk can be managed
Desirable
- Knowledge of health and safety issues
- Aware of a variety of medical conditions
- Awareness of the role of Therapist
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development and portfolio.
- Knowledge of disability equipment and adaptations
- Awareness of the different roles and their importance within the multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in maths and English grades A-C or equivalent relevant experience
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or currently working towards)
Desirable
- Completion of care certificate
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).
