Job summary
We are recruiting for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Sports Therapist) Apprentice to join the Occupational Therapy Service in Tower Hamlets, on a fixed term basis. The apprenticeship standard to be undertaken will be Sports Therapy, Level 3. The stream undertaken will be Adult Mental Health or Allied Health Professional, and will be decided based on the candidates experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will focus on forming therapeutic, meaningful relationships with patients, they will use a range of interventions/activities to enhance their care and improve their experience, More specifically the role will entail the following:
Under the supervision of the Sports Lead provide to devise and or co-facilitate physical exercise sessions both one to one and group based interventions in both hospital and community settings, under the guidance of the Lead Sports Therapist; this may include walking groups; exercise groups etc.
Under the supervision of the Sports Lead T provide individual/group assessment and activity within the inpatient Gym supporting service users in sports, health and fitness related activity.
To provide these exercise programmes and gym sessions in a manner which is safe, effective, inclusive and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Under the supervision of the Sports Therapy Lead regularly review and modify specialist treatment exercise and Gym programmes in response to the needs of the patients.
To ensure the safety of service users whilst they engage in physical exercise programmes and use the IP Gym at all times, following all relevant guidelines, regulations, and procedures.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
Person Specification
Education, Skills, Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Sports Therapy qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Work experience relevant to the post
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care
- Understanding of de-escalation
- Able to work systematically and objectively in an environment with patients who can present high risk
- Able to manage time so that deadlines are met
- Ability to recognise stress
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients
- Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
- Awareness of supervision and reflective practice
- Able to identify and act upon critical deterioration of patient conditions
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
Other
Essential
- Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
- Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working
- Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
- Able to work within the accountability framework
- Personal Integrity
- Willingness and commitment to complete the apprenticeship qualification alongside work duties
Person Specification
Education, Skills, Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent
Desirable
- Sports Therapy qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
- Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
- Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
- Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information
Desirable
- Work experience relevant to the post
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
- Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care
- Understanding of de-escalation
- Able to work systematically and objectively in an environment with patients who can present high risk
- Able to manage time so that deadlines are met
- Ability to recognise stress
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients
- Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
- Awareness of supervision and reflective practice
- Able to identify and act upon critical deterioration of patient conditions
- Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
Desirable
- Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
Other
Essential
- Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
- Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working
- Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
- Able to work within the accountability framework
- Personal Integrity
- Willingness and commitment to complete the apprenticeship qualification alongside work duties
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).
