Job summary
Therapy Support Worker Band 4 - CDU 37.5 Hours
We have an exciting new position for an enthusiastic person who is passionate about providing therapy to acute cardiology patients from admission through to discharge. You will join our established team of therapists who cover the cardiology wards at Glenfield Hospital, working collaboratively with the MDT to get the best outcome for the patients and facilitate timely discharges.
You will manage a caseload of complex patients on the Clinical Decisions Unit (CDU) by completing timely assessments of patients and develop individualized treatment plans to progress their functional ability, mobility and discharge plans.
You will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of cardiology conditions. You will work closely with both physiotherapists and occupational therapists developing your skills and competences, treating patients from admission through to discharge.
Main duties of the job
The post involves taking on responsibility for managing a caseload, which will involve providing therapy/rehabilitation/discharge planning to patients with a variety of conditions affecting them both physically and psychologically. You will plan and implement interventions (functional and cognitive) and evaluate outcomes of physiotherapy and occupational treatments.
You will also be facilitating flow throughout the hospital with timely assessments and planning discharges along with the patients recovery to prevent delay and also referring onto to the appropriate agencies as needed.
There will be close working with other members of the MDT to be able to complete this along with strong support from within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy profession.
Development of skills and knowledge within this post will be of a high priority. The successful candidate would be expected to undertake training and working with specialist staff to make maximum use of the opportunities on offer.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy provide key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- The Therapy Support Worker will contribute to the provision of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy within the specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles.
- To carry a clinical caseload, the majority of which is routine, which has been delegated to them by the relevant team member who has delegation responsibilities for this task or a predetermined caseload within their scope of practice.
- To work to Therapy and UHL Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
- To work with and support those who have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy provide key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals, working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
- The Therapy Support Worker will contribute to the provision of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy within the specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles.
- To carry a clinical caseload, the majority of which is routine, which has been delegated to them by the relevant team member who has delegation responsibilities for this task or a predetermined caseload within their scope of practice.
- To work to Therapy and UHL Service priorities.
- To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
- To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
- To work with and support those who have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Worked as Therapy Support Worker/Therapy Assistant
- GCSE
Communication skills
Essential
Team Working
Essential
- Experience of working in a team in an inpatient setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy in an acute admissions setting
Trust values
Essential
- Evidence of working to trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Worked as Therapy Support Worker/Therapy Assistant
- GCSE
Communication skills
Essential
Team Working
Essential
- Experience of working in a team in an inpatient setting
Desirable
- Knowledge of Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy in an acute admissions setting
Trust values
Essential
- Evidence of working to trust values
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).
