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Therapy Assistant - Newcastle

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their therapeutic skills and gain experience in working as part of a multidisciplinary team within a palliative care setting. Working as part of our Allied Health Professionals team and based at our Newcastle hospice, you will provide care and support to patients from across the North East of England. Apply today for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference and help enhance the care we deliver.

Main duties of the job

Covering both in-patient and outpatient departments, the Therapy Assistant will help support patients with a variety of life limiting conditions and symptoms in order for them to gain as much independence as possible and / or reach achievable goals.

Following assessment by a Senior OT or Physiotherapist the emphasis is to provide on-going intervention based on the written care plan and patient-centred needs. The core function of the role will be to enable patients to maintain or improve their independence and quality of life.

About us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left. Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

Details

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,366 a year Plus Enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

5019

Job locations

Marie Curie Hospice

Newcastle

NE4 6SS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: £22,816 - £24,366 per annum - aligned with AFC Band 3

Hours/Contract: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Marie Curie Newcastle Hospice

Closing Date: 19thDecember 2023

Interview Date: TBC

What we are looking for:

  • Formal technical qualification e.g., BTEC or NVQ3 in health care related subject.
  • Previous experience of working with people in a healthcare role in a rehabilitation/ post-surgical setting.
  • A compassionate approach where the care is based on the individual needs of people and their families.

What's in it for you:

  • Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
  • Transferable NHS service for salary & annual leave entitlements
  • Favourable staff to patient ratios
  • Opportunities for professional self-development
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Ongoing gold standard career development and training programmes
  • Employee Assistance Program and excellent wellbeing support
  • Flexible Working
  • Free Parking

For more information or an informal chat please email John Gibson, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at: john.gibson@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Reasonable adjustments to our standard process can be accommodated. Should you require any reasonable adjustments please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Salary: £22,816 - £24,366 per annum - aligned with AFC Band 3

Hours/Contract: Full time 37.5 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Marie Curie Newcastle Hospice

Closing Date: 19thDecember 2023

Interview Date: TBC

What we are looking for:

  • Formal technical qualification e.g., BTEC or NVQ3 in health care related subject.
  • Previous experience of working with people in a healthcare role in a rehabilitation/ post-surgical setting.
  • A compassionate approach where the care is based on the individual needs of people and their families.

What's in it for you:

  • Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
  • Transferable NHS service for salary & annual leave entitlements
  • Favourable staff to patient ratios
  • Opportunities for professional self-development
  • Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
  • Ongoing gold standard career development and training programmes
  • Employee Assistance Program and excellent wellbeing support
  • Flexible Working
  • Free Parking

For more information or an informal chat please email John Gibson, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at: john.gibson@mariecurie.org.uk

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Reasonable adjustments to our standard process can be accommodated. Should you require any reasonable adjustments please contact our Talent Acquisition team by emailing recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Enhanced criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal technical qualification e.g. BTEC or NVQ3 in health care related subject
  • Requirement to maintain a standard of professional practice and development

Desirable

  • Associate membership of BAOT or CPSM
  • Membership of HOPC or ACPOPC
  • Access to an insured car for use at work
  • Current UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a therapy assistant role
  • Experience of working with people in a caring and supportive role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in palliative care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Formal technical qualification e.g. BTEC or NVQ3 in health care related subject
  • Requirement to maintain a standard of professional practice and development

Desirable

  • Associate membership of BAOT or CPSM
  • Membership of HOPC or ACPOPC
  • Access to an insured car for use at work
  • Current UK driving licence

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a therapy assistant role
  • Experience of working with people in a caring and supportive role

Desirable

  • Experience of working in palliative care.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Marie Curie Hospice

Newcastle

NE4 6SS


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Marie Curie

Address

Marie Curie Hospice

Newcastle

NE4 6SS


Employer's website

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Therapy Assistant - Newcastle

Recruitment Team

recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk

Details

Date posted

05 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,366 a year Plus Enhancements

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

5019

Job locations

Marie Curie Hospice

Newcastle

NE4 6SS


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