Job summary
Imperial College Hospital NHS Trust has a world-class reputation for teaching and research. We provide a wide range of general and specialist services and play a central role in the local community. Based in West London we are easy to reach through public transport and have immediate access to all that the capital has to offer.
The trusts has five sites across London. The current vacancy is based in our Trauma and Neuro-therapies team at St Marys Hospital in Paddington. St Marys is one of the 4 major trauma centres in London as well as being a regional neurosciences centre.
You will be supporting people in their early stages of rehabilitation, supporting the team and individuals to make changes in their health. The work is varied and requires initiative, innovation, self-motivation and to be able to motivate others.
In providing this service, you will be expected to be professional, efficient, effective, and committed to your own development and that of a service, contributing every day to making the healthcare experience better.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the post is to provide support to the occupational and physiotherapy team working within the acute trauma and neurotherapy team at St Marys Hospital. The role will include both clinical and administrative duties. You will be working directly with patients and implementing their prescribed therapy, both with therapists and independently. Non clinical duties include; keeping notes, inputting data, making referrals and ordering equipment. You will develop your skills through a competency framework and be supported to do this by qualified staff.
The post will suit a good communicator with an interest in caring for people, someone who is interested in developing a career in the therapies or healthcare. Previous experience in the hospital setting, working with people with neurological problems and being part of a team would be essential.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- General Education to A level or equivalent and/or NVQ level 3 Promoting Independence/Care/AHP support worker or equivalent Health Apprenticeship qualification/Vocational training qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of further education/study in health or social sciences / related subject Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a health care setting.
- Previous experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Demonstrate knowledge of health care delivery.
- Demonstrate an insight into caring/supportive role.
- Be able to recognise and be willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required.
- Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service.
- Knowledge of the role of the therapists.
- Understanding the Rehabilitation Assistant role and its limitations.
- Experience of administrative work e.g. data collection and management
- Able to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients.
Desirable
- Previous work in an acute hospital environment
- Knowledge of a variety of therapy approaches in different professions.
- Experience of working in the National Health Service.
- Experience working with adults with acquired cognitive/ communication difficulties and/or challenging behaviour
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Able to work both independently following protocols and within a team.
- Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload.
- Basic IT skills - data entry (e.g. PAS), Word/Excel/PPT
Desirable
- Interest in variety of leisure and hobbies and able use these topics/finding connections with patients to build rapport
- Knowledge of communication aids / iPad apps to support therapy
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- General Education to A level or equivalent and/or NVQ level 3 Promoting Independence/Care/AHP support worker or equivalent Health Apprenticeship qualification/Vocational training qualification.
Desirable
- Evidence of further education/study in health or social sciences / related subject Care certificate
Experience
Essential
- Previous significant experience as a therapy assistant or equivalent in a health care setting.
- Previous experience of effective multi-disciplinary team working.
- Demonstrate knowledge of health care delivery.
- Demonstrate an insight into caring/supportive role.
- Be able to recognise and be willing to seek advice and assistance from qualified staff as required.
- Able to work flexibly based on the needs of the service.
- Knowledge of the role of the therapists.
- Understanding the Rehabilitation Assistant role and its limitations.
- Experience of administrative work e.g. data collection and management
- Able to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies of data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patients.
Desirable
- Previous work in an acute hospital environment
- Knowledge of a variety of therapy approaches in different professions.
- Experience of working in the National Health Service.
- Experience working with adults with acquired cognitive/ communication difficulties and/or challenging behaviour
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational skills.
- Able to work both independently following protocols and within a team.
- Demonstrates initiative and self-motivation
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload.
- Basic IT skills - data entry (e.g. PAS), Word/Excel/PPT
Desirable
- Interest in variety of leisure and hobbies and able use these topics/finding connections with patients to build rapport
- Knowledge of communication aids / iPad apps to support therapy
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).
