Senior Therapy Assistant - Neighbourhood Rehabilitation Service

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

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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.

Date posted

27 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B2016B

Job locations

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD


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.

Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD


Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD


Employer's website

https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Jane Illingworth

jane.illingworth@swyt.nhs.uk

01226645418

Date posted

27 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9378-B2016B

Job locations

Kendray Hospital

Doncaster Road

Barnsley

S Yorkshire

S70 3RD


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