Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Therapy Team at Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital.
Friends Ward is a well established Inpatient Rehabilitation Ward providing care and Therapy for thelocal community. The ward mainly caters for the older population but also caters for much youngerpatients with long term conditions or following significant trauma.
You will benefit from working with a well-established multidisciplinary team including SpeechTherapists, Pharmacists, Dieticians, Doctors, Consultants, Nurses and of course the OccupationalTherapy and Physiotherapy staff. You will gain further experience of working in an Inpatient settingworking with patients who have multiple comorbidities. There will be opportunities to furtherinterests, by becoming a potential link worker for such issues as falls which can only help to furtherexperience and knowledge for progression to the next stage in your career.Additional benefits provided by us:o Long term service benefits such as increased annual leave entitlement after 10 years.o Mileage paid for travel when working at additional sites and for training.o Internal training provided plus the possibility of external training.o Access to Band 3 special interest groups including in-service training.o Access to multi staff meetings.o Access to supervision from a Band 5 or 6.o Access to the Trust Appraisal System with support from the Band 5 or 6.
Main duties of the job
You will join our forward thinking Therapy Team providing a high quality rehabilitation service,working closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will support the assessment of patient'sphysical, social and psychological needs within the hospital setting and in discussion with the patient,carer's, family and multidisciplinary team formulate and implement treatment programmes anddischarge planning. You will be expected to support Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists andBand 4 Therapy Assistants and support in the training of others as appropriate.
For this role you are required to have:o A relevant NVQ 2/care certificate. Staff currently studying towards this will be considered.o At least 1 years experience as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant or HCA, includingelderly care, community work and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.o Knowledge of a range of physical conditions relating to older people, including rehabilitation, fallsand orthopaedics.o Ability to support assessment.o Good communication skills.o Be pro-active.o Be passionate about empowering patients, their carer's and their Family.o Be Flexible and adaptable.o Experience of working in the NHS System.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 17th and 18th January 2024.
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Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 17th and 18th January 2024.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of level 2 NVQ or completed Care Certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant Training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year Experience Working as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant or Health Care Assistant
- Experience of working with Adults and Older People
Desirable
- Experience of Working in Different Nursing, Social or Therapy Specialities
- Completion of inhouse Assistant Training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Exercise Techniques and Basic Assessment Measures
- Knowledge of Basic Equipment and Adaptations
- Understanding of the Physical and Mental Health Issues Affecting Older People.
Desirable
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Confidence to assist in leading exercise groups.
Desirable
- Ability to Contribute to Service Development Initiatives
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to carry our basic Admin and House Keeping Duties
Ability to manage
Essential
- Successfully manages own time and own caseload
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of level 2 NVQ or completed Care Certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant Training
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 1 year Experience Working as a Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Assistant or Health Care Assistant
- Experience of working with Adults and Older People
Desirable
- Experience of Working in Different Nursing, Social or Therapy Specialities
- Completion of inhouse Assistant Training
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Exercise Techniques and Basic Assessment Measures
- Knowledge of Basic Equipment and Adaptations
- Understanding of the Physical and Mental Health Issues Affecting Older People.
Desirable
- Awareness of Clinical Governance
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Confidence to assist in leading exercise groups.
Desirable
- Ability to Contribute to Service Development Initiatives
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to carry our basic Admin and House Keeping Duties
Ability to manage
Essential
- Successfully manages own time and own caseload
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).
