Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Generic Therapy assistants to come and work alongside the Orthopaedic therapy teams based at Airedale General Hospital within the acute therapy service.
The post holder will be required to support and assist the Physiotherapists and Occupational therapists in the team in the assessment, planning and implementation of a range of therapeutic activities and treatments.
The successful applicant will work across both trauma and elective surgical wards. The post holder with alsodeliver therapy information to pre-operative elective patients at the Joint replacement education group and have a defined role in the assessment and treatment of patients on the elective ward.
The post has been designed to introduce a broader generic therapy input across the service. Development opportunities are available for candidates who do not have the relevant level 3 qualifications, pending other essential criteria being evident from the application form/interview.
**Previous applicants need not re-apply**
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians
- Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload
- Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient's progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapists.
- Support therapists with complex cases as required
- Work with colleagues to ensure the effective functioning of the team
- Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
- Participate in activities to improve the Orthopaedic services.
- Provide support to other team members and students
- Work flexibly according to patient and service needs
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and the Trust's Right Care strategy.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualifications in English and maths - GCSE grade C/4 and above
- Relevant Level III QCF qualification in health and social care or equivalent.
Desirable
- Courses relevant to rehabilitation
- 5 or above GCSE passes A - D
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in health care/ social care/education
- Experience of working with people with a range of health needs
- Experience of working with older people who have suffered illness or disability
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience in use of IT applications
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in therapy services
- Experience of working shifts/ weekends
- Experience of working with people with dementia
- Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions
- Significant Experience with Acute hospital ward work
- Therapy competencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function
- Knowledge of rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
- Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
- Knowledge of health, safety issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well being
- Ability to work well within a team
- Analytical and reflective skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Current UK Driving Licence
- Access to own transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 qualifications in English and maths - GCSE grade C/4 and above
- Relevant Level III QCF qualification in health and social care or equivalent.
Desirable
- Courses relevant to rehabilitation
- 5 or above GCSE passes A - D
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in health care/ social care/education
- Experience of working with people with a range of health needs
- Experience of working with older people who have suffered illness or disability
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience in use of IT applications
Desirable
- Recent experience of working in therapy services
- Experience of working shifts/ weekends
- Experience of working with people with dementia
- Experience of carrying out therapeutic interventions
- Significant Experience with Acute hospital ward work
- Therapy competencies
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the impact illness and disability have on function
- Knowledge of rehabilitation
- Knowledge of the roles of other professionals and the principles of partnership working
- Knowledge to promote and support equality and value diversity
- Knowledge of health, safety issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments and treatments
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills including observation, listening and empathy
- Skills to empower people to realise and maintain their potential in relation to health and well being
- Ability to work well within a team
- Analytical and reflective skills
- Planning and organisational skills
- Negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Ability to cope with working in a stressful environment, including emotional or aggressive patients and carers
Desirable
Other
Desirable
- Current UK Driving Licence
- Access to own transport
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).
