Job summary
The Community Rehabilitation and Falls Service part of Guys and St. Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, Adult Community Services is looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic part time Band 3 Therapy Assistant. The Service covers both the Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark. The post holder will mainly work in the Pulross Centre in Brixton on the Intermediate care ward, but will be expected to work from other centres/locations within the boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark as required.
Applicants should have experience of delivering rehabilitation to adult and older persons with various needs, multiple co-morbidities and falls with support from qualified therapy staff. The post holder will be required to support service developments and show flexibility when adapting to change.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team to implement timely and person-centred assessments and rehabilitation. The role includes partnership working across teams within the Rehab and Therapy Services and other agencies within primary and secondary health and social care.Excellent communication skills and an ability to prioritise their own caseload of patients are essential.The post holder will be required to contribute to the 7 day therapy service on the Pulross Intermediate Care Ward.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and Person specification can be found uploaded under the documents tab along side this advert
Job description
Job responsibilities
A detailed job description and Person specification can be found uploaded under the documents tab along side this advert
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- A levels, NVQ III or equivalent in relevant subjects e.g. biology, social care or equivalent experience in health or social care setting
Experience
Essential
- Relevant significant experience working with adults and older people with a physical disability
- Experience of administrative work e.g. filing, message taking
Desirable
- Experience of equipment used in the rehabilitation of persons with functional deficit e.g. Zimmer frame, toilet seat, commode
- Previous experience of leading group work
Skills
Essential
- A basic understanding of the role of the Assistant in supporting the work of a Therapy team
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Equal Opportunities and confidentiality and how it relates to this post
- Ability to use own initiative, but know when to seek advice, recognising own boundaries
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to show effective planning and organisational skills and good time management skills
- To have basic IT skills e.g. word processing, use of email.
- Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with clients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to maintain composure and function calmly in stressful situations
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of support workers in Vulnerable Adult Protection
- Understanding of the challenges facing adults with disability and their families
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- A levels, NVQ III or equivalent in relevant subjects e.g. biology, social care or equivalent experience in health or social care setting
Experience
Essential
- Relevant significant experience working with adults and older people with a physical disability
- Experience of administrative work e.g. filing, message taking
Desirable
- Experience of equipment used in the rehabilitation of persons with functional deficit e.g. Zimmer frame, toilet seat, commode
- Previous experience of leading group work
Skills
Essential
- A basic understanding of the role of the Assistant in supporting the work of a Therapy team
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of Equal Opportunities and confidentiality and how it relates to this post
- Ability to use own initiative, but know when to seek advice, recognising own boundaries
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to show effective planning and organisational skills and good time management skills
- To have basic IT skills e.g. word processing, use of email.
- Ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with clients, carers and colleagues
- Ability to maintain composure and function calmly in stressful situations
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Understanding of the role of support workers in Vulnerable Adult Protection
- Understanding of the challenges facing adults with disability and their families
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).
