Job summary
In West Kent, Kent Community Health Foundation Trust is now working closely with our GPs and the Primary Care Networks to provide health and social care tailoredaround the individual.With the creation of the new Edenbridge Memorial health Centre an exciting new opportunity has arisen to support the local residents. The development of thiscommunity hub will link key services together to provide a proactive frailty model that optimises the ability to closely work with the GPs, and have on-site assessments,as part of a joined-up community response with urgent care, as well as community and complex care nursing teams. It will also utilise the benefits of having a wellbeingday centre and health and wellbeing team working together to wrap care, support and education around individuals and their families/carers.Therapy services will play an integral role within this proactive care model and we are expanding our existing MDT therapies team to support the creation and delivery ofthis new innovative project alongside our existing clinical leads.We have the opportunity for 2 Band 4 Therapy Assistants to join us and help deliver this new service development alongside our existing domiciliary proactive pathway.We are able to consider full time and part time applicants for these positions.
Main duties of the job
The role will be supported by the Community Rehabilitation Team and existing MDT Therapy Provision. These multi-disciplinary therapy streams will enable the applicantto access clinical supervision, training and a robust peer network and be part of a well-established team for professional support.
Previous experience as a therapy assistant is essential as Band 4 staff will be expected to carry their own clinical caseload as well as playing a supporting role to theirqualified therapist colleagues.
There will be a mixture of work based on site at the health centre in clinic and day centre settings, as well as community visits to patients in their own homes across thelocality.We are looking for someone with excellent holistic assessment and clinical reasoning skills, and clinical experience to create proactive and personalised care plans.You will need to be able to build excellent working relationships with colleagues within the health centre and the wider KCHFT services, as well as our health and social care partners.Strong communication skills and innovative thinking will be required for engaging patients, staff, and families to put plans into action, and delivering training as required.You will also need to have experience using a variety of IT systems
Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act 2010, you will need a licence and access to a car.
Additional Working Pattern: Full time (37.5 hours) or part time contracts considered
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
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
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.
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.
Job description
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.
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
- Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) / Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years working as a therapy assistant / Experience of working as part of a team / Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (e.g. RiO)
Desirable
- Experience of community environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS /Knowledge of up to date clinical practice / Understands the role and remit of a Band 4
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) / Ability to organise own work / Ability to cope with change / Ability to use own initiative / Moderate IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice / Ability to work under pressure / Flexible and adaptable / Proactive
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner / Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures / Ability to manage own time effectively
Driving
Essential
- Full UK driving license and car
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of Foundation Degree Level study (Level 5) / Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years working as a therapy assistant / Experience of working as part of a team / Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages (e.g. RiO)
Desirable
- Experience of community environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of professional issues and recent developments in the NHS /Knowledge of up to date clinical practice / Understands the role and remit of a Band 4
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) / Ability to organise own work / Ability to cope with change / Ability to use own initiative / Moderate IT skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice / Ability to work under pressure / Flexible and adaptable / Proactive
Ability to manage
Essential
- Able to support the implementation of local and national agenda's for health under the guidance of the Registered Practitioner / Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures / Ability to manage own time effectively
Driving
Essential
- Full UK driving license and car
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).
