Job summary
Band 3 Senior Therapy Assistant 1.0 - Orthopaedics
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Full time Band 3 Senior Therapy Assistant to join the Inpatient Therapy Orthopaedic Team. The post will involve cross site working at both the Peterborough and Hinchingbrooke sites. The Orthopaedic team provides inpatient therapy services to trauma and elective orthopaedic patients at both Peterborough City and Hinchingbrooke Hospitals and is very dynamic and forward-thinking.
If you are enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring, this exciting role could be for you. The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, a kind and caring nature and a willingness to learn and develop.Experience of working as a therapy assistant or in a hospital/caring rehabilitation environment is essential.
For further information, contact Christie Devon, Support Worker Educator onchristie.devon@nhs.net. Interviews for this role will be conducted in person to assess relevant skills effectively.
Main duties of the job
Role Summary:
- To support patients with mobility and transfer practice
- To support patients, their families and carers to maximise their participation in the attainment of their rehabilitation goals by following treatment programmes developed and provided by the Allied Health Professionals (AHP) involved
- Assisting the therapists and wider MDT with discharge planning
- Completing functional tasks delegated by the therapists to support the patient in returning to their previous level of function
- Assisting on visits to patients homes to assess their discharge needs
- To work as a supervised member of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining good communication with the AHPs, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team e.g. doctors, nurses and social workers to try to achieve the Predicted Date of Discharge (PDD).
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached person specification and job description for more details regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AHP NVQ level II /III or relevant clinical equivalent
- Evidence of having attended clinical training and the learning gained.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of therapy roles
- Experience in the NHS or Health / Care setting
- Experience of IT systems e.g. email
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic level anatomy and physiology
- Basic therapy equipment
- Role of the Occupational Therapist and the Physiotherapist
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility and use initiative as appropriate, using a problem solving technique.
- Ability to develop rapport with patients.
- Ability to communicate appropriately with patients/carers/multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
- Able to undertake delegated treatment programmes/techniques without supervision.
- Recognise changes in a patient's condition and be able to report verbally to the relevant registered nurse/Allied Health Professional.
- Complete the clinical documentation required in a timely and effective manner, and following the Trust Policy on documentation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- AHP NVQ level II /III or relevant clinical equivalent
- Evidence of having attended clinical training and the learning gained.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of therapy roles
- Experience in the NHS or Health / Care setting
- Experience of IT systems e.g. email
Desirable
- Multi-disciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic level anatomy and physiology
- Basic therapy equipment
- Role of the Occupational Therapist and the Physiotherapist
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility and use initiative as appropriate, using a problem solving technique.
- Ability to develop rapport with patients.
- Ability to communicate appropriately with patients/carers/multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
- Able to undertake delegated treatment programmes/techniques without supervision.
- Recognise changes in a patient's condition and be able to report verbally to the relevant registered nurse/Allied Health Professional.
- Complete the clinical documentation required in a timely and effective manner, and following the Trust Policy on documentation.
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).
