Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an integrated service in Bolton. Bolton community services provide therapy, care and support for patients in their own home. We help people to stay as well as possible in their own home and community.
We are looking for full time or part time Senior Therapy Instructors to work within our Community Therapy Team. You will work as part of a Multidisciplinary team, which includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Assistant Practitioners, Senior Therapy Instructors, Rehab Nurses and Pharmacists, Social Workers and Mental Health Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Your role will be to work with patients independently in the community, usually within the patient's own home, delivering therapy interventions to patients under the supervision of senior staff. The therapy interventions will include Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service in Bolton where you can really make a difference to people's lives.
About us
In return, we can offer you a job where no two days are the same, the opportunity to join a dynamic forward thinking service, regular supervision sessions, to become part of a supportive team, training and development and a job which provides opportunities for you to grow and develop.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our service operates 08.00-18.00, 7 days a week. There is currently no weekend working for Band 3, however, this is continually reviewed.
We have 6 Neighbourhood bases, which cover the North, Central North, South, Central South, East and West areas of Bolton, and you will be based in one of these with your team.
There has never been a more exciting time to join the BoltonFT NHS.
The successful candidate will be integral to the continued delivery of a high quality and patient focused service whilst demonstrating our trust values.
- VISION
- OPENNESS
- INTEGRITY
- COMPASSION
- EXCELLENCE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our service operates 08.00-18.00, 7 days a week. There is currently no weekend working for Band 3, however, this is continually reviewed.
We have 6 Neighbourhood bases, which cover the North, Central North, South, Central South, East and West areas of Bolton, and you will be based in one of these with your team.
There has never been a more exciting time to join the BoltonFT NHS.
The successful candidate will be integral to the continued delivery of a high quality and patient focused service whilst demonstrating our trust values.
- VISION
- OPENNESS
- INTEGRITY
- COMPASSION
- EXCELLENCE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & maths or equivalent
- NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience with client group
- Previous experience working within therapy
- Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting
Skills
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work independently & as part of a team
- Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod
- Ability to use initiative
- Sensory skills eg manual dexterity
- Ability to plan & manage own time effectively
- Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
- Ability to act as a role model
- Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action
- Ability to persuade/motivate/expalin/empathise with those with communication/understanding barriers
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function
- Ablity to develop relevant knowledge
- Knowledge of data protection/confidentiality/health and safety
- Knowledge of how to respond to queries
- Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver subject to conditions of the DDA
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Reliable work record
- CRB check
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English & maths or equivalent
- NVQ or equivalent level of knowledge
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience with client group
- Previous experience working within therapy
- Previous experience or working within an NHS trust/health care/education setting
Skills
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to work independently & as part of a team
- Abililty to cope with a busy worklaod
- Ability to use initiative
- Sensory skills eg manual dexterity
- Ability to plan & manage own time effectively
- Ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail
- Ability to act as a role model
- Ability to make choices for pt care and in some cases determine the best course of action
- Ability to persuade/motivate/expalin/empathise with those with communication/understanding barriers
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of how disability/impairment affects function
- Ablity to develop relevant knowledge
- Knowledge of data protection/confidentiality/health and safety
- Knowledge of how to respond to queries
- Knowledge of how to respond to unexpected events
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver subject to conditions of the DDA
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Reliable work record
- CRB check
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pikes Lane/Waters Meeting/Castle Hill/Farnworth Town Hall/Breightmet HC/Winifred KettleKettle
Bolton
BL5 2NG
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
