Job summary
We have a great opportunity to join our Rapid Assessment Therapy Team, working in our emergency department at York hospital. We have a Band 3 Generic Therapy Assistant role, 37.5 hours per week role available.
The working pattern: weekly to work 3 x 8am - 6pm, plus 1 x 8am - 5:30pm, to create a 37.5 hour working week. Including 2 weekend days once every three weeks in line with team roster pattern.
Our team is built on honesty, transparency, trust, and mutual respect regardless of role. Our culture allows us to put our patients at the heart of everything we do, and outline that all our patients have the right to rehabilitation. We embrace change and are not afraid to go the extra mile.
If you would like to learn more about the role or arrange a visit to the service and meet the team, please get in touch we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working with patients in our Emergency Department, Urgent Care and Frailty Same Day Emergency Care (FSDEC) . You will be required to assist our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with physical rehabilitation, general patient care and facilitate the smooth running of the department.
We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, enthusiastic and committed to delivering quality care on the wards. Ideally you will have previous experience as a Therapy or Healthcare Assistant, however we welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds.
You will be responsible for ensuring IT based administrative tasks are completed on a daily basis and manage the provision of therapeutic equipment as required.
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and a caring approach in your everyday work. You will be supported in ongoing development and training. The role will involve at times taking responsibility for your own caseload and working alone.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
- Willingness to undertake relevant departmental training in order to achieve required clinical competencies
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge Require
Essential
- Detailed understanding of the role of a Therapy Assistant
- Awareness of what is important to a patient
- Practical awareness of issues affecting patient safety and risk
- Basic understanding of Health & wellbeing
- Proficient in computer use and IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in a care setting
- Experience of responsibility for decision making
- Experience of working as part of a health or social care team or other multi disciplinary team
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Possess a range of communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes or other relevant documentation
- Ability to organise, prioritise and take responsibility for own workload
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent. Maths and English at C or above - or equivalent qualification/demonstrable experience
- Willingness to undertake relevant departmental training in order to achieve required clinical competencies
Desirable
Experience & Knowledge Require
Essential
- Detailed understanding of the role of a Therapy Assistant
- Awareness of what is important to a patient
- Practical awareness of issues affecting patient safety and risk
- Basic understanding of Health & wellbeing
- Proficient in computer use and IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in a care setting
- Experience of responsibility for decision making
- Experience of working as part of a health or social care team or other multi disciplinary team
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Possess a range of communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient notes or other relevant documentation
- Ability to organise, prioritise and take responsibility for own workload
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to problem solve
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.
