Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Assistant to join the MSK Outpatient Therapy Team at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
There is one full time permanent post available, for 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday). This post will be based at the Northern General Hospital.
The successful applicant will work in the MSK Outpatients Therapy Team consisting of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Senior Therapy Assistants and Therapy Assistants. They will assist in the care and rehabilitation of adults with MSK conditions/injuries.
To develop their skills the successful candidate will receive training and regular teaching, they will also regularly participate in supervision with a qualified therapist.
Main duties of the job
Complete clinical workload delegated by therapists, seeking assistance and guidance when needed and reporting back.
Assist therapists to assess and treat patients in hospital, the patient's own home and/or in the community by providing physical help and acting as escort or chaperone.
Assist patients to be mobile and independent in chosen activities.
Gather care information which is relevant to future Therapy Assessment.
Carry out treatment programmes as instructed by therapists, monitoring. the patient, measuring outcomes and reporting back
Set up equipment for therapy and ensure it is used safely by patients, carers, staff and/or students.
Participate in the up keep of stock levels and support therapy team in non-clinical tasks.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Further Training
Essential
- Willingness to undergo required training and complete competency framework
Desirable
- Health and safety
- First Aid
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English or equivalent experience/ qualifications
- NVQ2/QCF2 in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience/qualification/ short course.
Desirable
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a care related setting
Desirable
- Work experience in healthcare
- Work or Life experience in teaching skills to others
- Life experience as a carer for an elderly or disabled person
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Works well in a team
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to motivate patients
- Able to act on own initiative
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able and willing to perform a mix of clerical, domestic and patient related tasks
- Motivated to learn
Desirable
- Understanding of physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy
- IT literate
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Therapy Assistant role
- Willing to work flexibly as service requires including evening/weekend
Person Specification
Further Training
Essential
- Willingness to undergo required training and complete competency framework
Desirable
- Health and safety
- First Aid
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English or equivalent experience/ qualifications
- NVQ2/QCF2 in a relevant subject or demonstrable equivalent experience/qualification/ short course.
Desirable
- GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a care related setting
Desirable
- Work experience in healthcare
- Work or Life experience in teaching skills to others
- Life experience as a carer for an elderly or disabled person
Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Works well in a team
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to motivate patients
- Able to act on own initiative
- Calm approach to changing work situations
- Able and willing to perform a mix of clerical, domestic and patient related tasks
- Motivated to learn
Desirable
- Understanding of physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy
- IT literate
Other Factors
Essential
- Flexible and reliable approach to working practices
- Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork
- Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Therapy Assistant role
- Willing to work flexibly as service requires including evening/weekend
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).
