Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 HCSW / Therapy assistant who is passionate about working in older person's rehabilitation to join the Day Hospital multidisciplinary team. The Day Hospital service is an award winning 7 day service committed to delivering rehabilitation for patients within an outpatient setting and also within the community and the patients own home so applicants must have a full drivers license and have access to a car. We are a highly motivated team of integrated professionals who are passionate about providing a holistic approach that supports and empowers patients to achieve independence. The successful candidate will be compassionate, forward thinking and a team player. Previous experience of the older person in a rehabilitation environment is essential. This post will require weekend working on a rota basis. Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this role Base Location: Christchurch Hospital Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic rehabilitation techniques
- Understanding of illness and aging
Desirable
- General knowledge of relevant medical conditions
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a hospital
- Previous experience working with the elderly/or disabled Previous work as a Health care Assistant or equivalent (e.g. Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant where direct patient care is involved).
- Promoting independence
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a hospital
- Previous experience working with the elderly/or disabled
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification at NVQ 3 or above and relevant to working in a care setting
Desirable
- Relevant Diploma e.g. Welfare Officer, Teaching, Nursing, Exercise/Sports Science
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work independently, on unit and/or in patient's homes, working on own initiative with guidance/supervision from qualified staff
- Effective time management skills Ability to manage own caseload with access to qualified staff
Desirable
- Ability to complete functional patient assessments (e.g. PADLs, Kitchen)
- Ability to carry out simple patient cognitive assessments (e.g. MMSE)
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to drive and hold a full driver's license and have access to own vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment using approved techniques
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well motivated
- Empathy with older people
- Ability work as part of a team
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic rehabilitation techniques
- Understanding of illness and aging
Desirable
- General knowledge of relevant medical conditions
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a hospital
- Previous experience working with the elderly/or disabled Previous work as a Health care Assistant or equivalent (e.g. Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy Assistant where direct patient care is involved).
- Promoting independence
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a hospital
- Previous experience working with the elderly/or disabled
Qualifications
Essential
- A qualification at NVQ 3 or above and relevant to working in a care setting
Desirable
- Relevant Diploma e.g. Welfare Officer, Teaching, Nursing, Exercise/Sports Science
Technical Skills Competencies
Essential
- Ability to work independently, on unit and/or in patient's homes, working on own initiative with guidance/supervision from qualified staff
- Effective time management skills Ability to manage own caseload with access to qualified staff
Desirable
- Ability to complete functional patient assessments (e.g. PADLs, Kitchen)
- Ability to carry out simple patient cognitive assessments (e.g. MMSE)
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Ability to drive and hold a full driver's license and have access to own vehicle for work purposes
- Ability to move and handle patients and equipment using approved techniques
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well motivated
- Empathy with older people
- Ability work as part of a team
Language requirement
Essential
- Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
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.
