Job summary
We are looking to recruit two enthusiastic individuals who are keen in work part time in our therapy team helping patients in the acute hospital setting.
Applications are sought from individuals who are committed to providing high quality patient care, have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate the ability to cope in a range of busy and challenging environments.
You will be joining a team who provide high quality patient focused care and will be required to work within a busy ward environment. Training for this role will be provided to support your development through supervision, competency training and in service training.
Positions and working patterns available:
Position 1 - 22.5hrs, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Position 2 - 15hrs, Thursday and Friday
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be required to work with patients with a variety of different presentations that can include:
- Elderly frail patients who require therapy to support them to regain their independence.
- Patients who have become acutely unwell and require therapy to support their recovery.
- Patients who have fallen and may have broken bones.
- Patients following surgery
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves carrying out treatment plans, as directed by a therapist, and supporting patients to wash and dress, be able to transfer in and out of bed and to walk. You would be required to collect basic information from patients, report to the therapist, provide equipment and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
The working patterns for the roles are:
Position 1 - 8.30am 4.30pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Position 2- 8.30am - 4.30pm Thursday & Friday
Both roles will include a responsibility to the weekend working rota for which you will be given days off in the week.
Full list of duties can be found on the job description attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role involves carrying out treatment plans, as directed by a therapist, and supporting patients to wash and dress, be able to transfer in and out of bed and to walk. You would be required to collect basic information from patients, report to the therapist, provide equipment and work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
The working patterns for the roles are:
Position 1 - 8.30am 4.30pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Position 2- 8.30am - 4.30pm Thursday & Friday
Both roles will include a responsibility to the weekend working rota for which you will be given days off in the week.
Full list of duties can be found on the job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent
- Good standard of literacy - no errors in application
- Basic Computer Skills - no errors in application
Desirable
Experience in healthcare
Essential
- Experience working in an administration and/or customer service role
- Experience in working in a people facing role
Desirable
- Previous NHS or Care Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent
- Good standard of literacy - no errors in application
- Basic Computer Skills - no errors in application
Desirable
Experience in healthcare
Essential
- Experience working in an administration and/or customer service role
- Experience in working in a people facing role
Desirable
- Previous NHS or Care Experience
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).
