Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within the Therapy Department at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust for an individual with a passion to make a difference to people on our inpatient wards based at Watford General Hospital.
This post would suit an individual with an interest in helping patients regain function, facilitating discharges and being involved in equipment ordering to help patients become more independent and enable them to leave hospital.
Main duties of the job
If you have experience in a social or health care setting and would like to develop your skills we would welcome you to apply.
This post is based in the care of the elderly therapy team comprised of experienced static and rotational staff.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to maintain and improve our service.
The post holder may be expected to accompany Occupational Therapists on home and access visits in the community in addition to being mainly based on the hospital wards helping patients and facilitating discharges from the hospital.
The post is Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, however, the department also runs a weekend service therefore staff would be rostered to work approximately 1 in 6 weekends with rest days the following week.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to maintain and improve our service.
The post holder may be expected to accompany Occupational Therapists on home and access visits in the community in addition to being mainly based on the hospital wards helping patients and facilitating discharges from the hospital.
The post is Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, however, the department also runs a weekend service therefore staff would be rostered to work approximately 1 in 6 weekends with rest days the following week.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Care Certificate OR City and Guilds 3 OR NVQ 3 OR BTEC National Diploma.
- Good general education up to GCSE level.
Desirable
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4 - 9 or willingness to work towards.
- 3 A-Levels OR Health and Science T-Level OR Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support OR other relevant Level 3 qualifications.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of an occupational therapy assistant in an acute hospital.
- Understanding and commitment to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local services for onward referral.
Experience:
Essential
- Healthcare experience.
- Team working.
- Experience of working in a busy environment.
- Experience of working in a customer orientated environment.
- Understanding and commitment to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
Desirable
- Relevant experience as a therapy assistant or similar.
- NHS experience.
- Experience of managing and prioritising own caseload.
- Experience of working with clients with physical / cognitive impairment / confusion / dementia.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Care Certificate OR City and Guilds 3 OR NVQ 3 OR BTEC National Diploma.
- Good general education up to GCSE level.
Desirable
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4 - 9 or willingness to work towards.
- 3 A-Levels OR Health and Science T-Level OR Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support OR other relevant Level 3 qualifications.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of an occupational therapy assistant in an acute hospital.
- Understanding and commitment to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
Desirable
- Knowledge of local services for onward referral.
Experience:
Essential
- Healthcare experience.
- Team working.
- Experience of working in a busy environment.
- Experience of working in a customer orientated environment.
- Understanding and commitment to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
Desirable
- Relevant experience as a therapy assistant or similar.
- NHS experience.
- Experience of managing and prioritising own caseload.
- Experience of working with clients with physical / cognitive impairment / confusion / dementia.
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).
