Job summary
We are very excited to be advertising a therapy assistant post for the South lakes Rapid Response service to support the new 2 hour urgent community response mandate across our South Lakes locality. As an experienced team we provide appropriate urgent interventions to individuals in the community who are acutely unwell and at risk of hospital admission.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work within a very supportive and varied multi professional community team. As a team we are keen to support the development of our staff.
Main duties of the job
As a therapy assistant within the team you will work closely within a multi professional team of nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, assistant practitioners and other therapy assistants supporting the implementation of a range of delegated interventions and supporting activities of daily living.
Your work will be essential and hugely rewarding as you support our vulnerable and frail population to remain in their own homes with care support and therapy programmes. You will make a huge difference to people's lives when they are presenting at their most vulnerable.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Care Certificate or equivalent experience/ training, or willingness and ability to complete the Level 3 Care Certificate within 3 months of being in post
Desirable
- European computer driving licence or an equivalent IT qualification. (The ability to use a range of information technology/computer applications).
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a team
- Experience of providing care to adults
- Experience using Microsoft Office and other IT applications
Desirable
- Experience working as a health care or therapy assistant
- Experience working with people who have dementia
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and adjust communication style to meet the needs of service users, relatives and other team members
- Ability to organise self and prioritise work
- Ability to follow instructions and treatment plans from registered health care professional
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to offer emotional support to patients and relatives, including those at the end of life and those with complex cognitive or mental health issues
- Willingness to seek feedback and to act upon this as appropriate
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Care Certificate or equivalent experience/ training, or willingness and ability to complete the Level 3 Care Certificate within 3 months of being in post
Desirable
- European computer driving licence or an equivalent IT qualification. (The ability to use a range of information technology/computer applications).
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a team
- Experience of providing care to adults
- Experience using Microsoft Office and other IT applications
Desirable
- Experience working as a health care or therapy assistant
- Experience working with people who have dementia
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and adjust communication style to meet the needs of service users, relatives and other team members
- Ability to organise self and prioritise work
- Ability to follow instructions and treatment plans from registered health care professional
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to offer emotional support to patients and relatives, including those at the end of life and those with complex cognitive or mental health issues
- Willingness to seek feedback and to act upon this as appropriate
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.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
South Lakes Rapid Response, Westmorland General Hospital
kendal
LA9 7RG
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
