Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week.
We are looking to appoint a motivated & forward-thinking
Senior Therapy Assistant to join
the Neighbourhood Rehabilitation Service (NRS) which encompasses the
Intermediate Care team and Long-Term Condition Pathway, working across Barnsley
Community.
The team
provides rehabilitation to patients in their own home & residential care.
The service provides specialist community therapy assessment & treatment to
improve health & independence. In addition, the service offers
rehabilitation to enable earlier discharge from hospital or to prevent hospital
admission.
You will
work as part of a
multi-disciplinary team, following
initial assessment by a registered health care professional you will exercise
initiative & judgement in care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation & evaluation of care, working collaboratively & in
partnership with others
You
will contribute to enabling service users to reach their potential & develop knowledge to promote
holistic care, including supporting patients who have longer term
rehabilitation needs.
Hours of work will include weekends and bank
holidays.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
Main duties of the job
As Senior Therapy
Assistant you will
Work
in close liaison with the wider MDT
Provide high standards of safe & compassionate care
to people that maximises their rehabilitation potential
Participate
in training, education, & clinical supervision to develop skills & knowledge
& apply continuous reflection on own practice
Assist
with student placements & help develop others
Possess high levels of communication & excellent
interpersonal skills & time management skills
Be committed to teamwork & delivering high
quality patient care
Exercise a degree of independence, under supervision,
using your initiative & judgment when delivering tasks
Develop & maintain meaningful therapeutic
relationships with people, ensuring the care experienced is positive &
service user safety is maintained
Take part in service developments & show flexibility
when adapting to & supporting change
The use of a vehicle to undertake any necessary
travel in connection with the duties of the post is essential.
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About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
Deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
Provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
Following
initial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
Working
collaboratively and in partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote
holistic care.
Demonstrate
sound knowledge of the care
and treatment programmes of individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
Make appropriate
care adjustments, within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and
be able to communicate any
changes to service users, carers and the health care team. This may include
regular assessment, evaluation, reporting
and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care
professionals.
Undertake
enhanced training and preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the
service and to equip the post holder for an enhanced leadership role.
Contribute to enabling service users to
reach their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches
eg, providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
Undertake and maintain the required
statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of
service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake delegated duties under the supervision of registered health care professionals.
Consulting as necessary and working collaboratively within the health care team
to deliver therapeutic interventions, psychological and physical care to a
defined group of service users.
Deliver evidence based planned care,
which is safe and effective, in a manner which is caring , compassionate and
enables service users to reach an optimum level of functioning, independence, rehabilitation
and recovery.
Provide care within well established
policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and established clinical care
plans, whilst acting within the required sphere
of clinical competences for the role
at all times.
Following
initial
assessment by a
registered health care professional, exercise
initiative and judgement in, care planning, goal setting, delivery,
implementation and evaluation of care.
Working
collaboratively and in partnership with others, develop knowledge to promote
holistic care.
Demonstrate
sound knowledge of the care
and treatment programmes of individual service users toenable the post holder to contribute and inform
the decision making of registered health care professionals.
Make appropriate
care adjustments, within the agreed level of autonomy for the post, and
be able to communicate any
changes to service users, carers and the health care team. This may include
regular assessment, evaluation, reporting
and escalating relevant information to appropriate health and social care
professionals.
Undertake
enhanced training and preparation to meet the specific clinical needs of the
service and to equip the post holder for an enhanced leadership role.
Contribute to enabling service users to
reach their potential, including the utilisation of public health approaches
eg, providing advice and support or signposting to the appropriate service.
Undertake and maintain the required
statutory, mandatory and core training as required by the specific area of
service.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and/ or healthrelated procedures(where appropriate to the role)
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- in user/carer involvement
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Responsive attitude and approach
- Dress appropriately for the environment
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
Qualifications
Essential
- A-C in Maths/English GCSE or equivalent
- Level 5 Apprenticeship/Foundation degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant to the post
- Or, level 3 Apprenticeship/Diploma in Health & Social Care with the ability to demonstrate competencies at level 5 and will willingness to work towards achievement of level 5 qualification.
- Care certificate or required to achieve within 12 weeks of commencement (where relevant to the post)
Desirable
- Experience of the speciality area
- Group Facilitation skills
- Willingness to undertake further study/development
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- As appropriate to the role:
- Demonstrates excellent customer care skills
- Of care procedures, practice, recovery model, care pathway and person centred care
- Provide and receive practice supervision
- Enthusiastic, able to work flexibly on a 24hr shift pattern to meet the needs of service users (where appropriate to the role)
- Demonstrates safe decision making skills commensurate with role.
- Excellent communicator, numeracy/ literacy, IT/keyboard skills
- Diversity/Cultural understanding
- Knows responsibilities regarding confidentiality and trust.
- Resilience to pressure and exposure to emotional, distressing or hazardous situations e.g., verbal aggression, body fluids, etc.
- Non-judgemental, empathetic manner
- Demonstrates Trust Values
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good administration and organisational skills
- Able to use observation skills to identify potential risks and act appropriately
- Able to fulfil the requirements of the value based induction
Desirable
- Language skills other than English
- Experience of supervising/inducting others
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience:
- In providing care and/ or healthrelated procedures(where appropriate to the role)
- In working in a caring environment at a band 3 or equivalent level of competence
- In dealing with the public.
- In working as an effective team member.
- In working effectively, professionally and independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team
- In demonstrating initiative, decision-making and prioritisation skills.
- in user/carer involvement
Training
Essential
- Must be willing/able to undertake all appropriate Trust mandatory training requirements, and subsequent refresher training relevant to the area.
- Must be willing/able to undergo job development and training and maintain skills.
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of service user safety, eg, Prevention & management of violence & aggression, moving and handling, etc
Physical Attributes
Essential
- A satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy)
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
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.
