Job summary
To provide clinical support to the Physiotherapist and OccupationalTherapist within the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network Community Specialist TeamThe post holder will assist qualified therapy staff as directed to ensure the safe provision of effective therapy interventions. The role will involve providing administration support to ensure a well organised therapyservice.
Main duties of the job
1. Support registered therapy staff in the treatment and handling of patients in a manner that respects people's privacy, dignity and individuality. 2. Undertake therapeutic interventions both independently and under direct supervision of the registered therapist. 3. Support clients to engage in cognitive based activities that seek to increase independence with daily routine and activities.4. Liaise regularly with therapists regarding treatment progression and on going care. 5. Carry a designated case load and act responsibly in the execution of clinical duties paying due regard to health and safety of self and others. 6. Act as part of the multidisciplinary team liaising closely with a range of health and social care professionals.7. Assist where necessary in the provision of cover across the service in times of annual leave / sickness etc. 8. Ensure effective internal and external 2-way communication with patients, carers and all other Health and Social Care Professionals regarding aspects of patient care. Providing and receiving complex information which requires empathy and reassurance. Communicating where there may be barriers to understanding.9. Provide administration support for senior therapy staff to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the rehabilitation service10. Prepare/maintain equipment and treatment areas including household duties. 11. Monitor/maintain equipment stocks and supplies under direction of senior therapists
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the Therapy Assistant post
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the Therapy Assistant post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education , training and development)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an assistant in a therapy setting
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as an assistant in a community therapy setting
- Involvement in audit
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational skills and an ability to plan and manage own time
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others
- Willingness to undertake further training as required
- IT Skills
Values and Behaviors
Essential
- Respect, Dignity, Caring, Openness and Pride
- Working Together for Patients, Dignity & Respect, Empowerment, Honesty & Trust, Commitment to Quality & Care, Compassion & Empathy
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to manage travel requirements of post, willingness to work flexibly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education , training and development)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an assistant in a therapy setting
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working as an assistant in a community therapy setting
- Involvement in audit
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Good organisational skills and an ability to plan and manage own time
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with others
- Willingness to undertake further training as required
- IT Skills
Values and Behaviors
Essential
- Respect, Dignity, Caring, Openness and Pride
- Working Together for Patients, Dignity & Respect, Empowerment, Honesty & Trust, Commitment to Quality & Care, Compassion & Empathy
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to manage travel requirements of post, willingness to work flexibly
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
