Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen as a Multi Therapy Assistant role in a friendly and supportive team within the BHFT.
The successful candidate (s) will be working alongside an established multi-disciplinary team consisting of senior specialist community physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, therapy assistants, and team administrators. As part of this role the post holder will be an integral member of the Clinical supportTeam.
We are an integrated team including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Therapy assistants, and admin support.
The service supports multiple pathways including Community Reablement, Falls and Community Physiotherapy.
This is an exciting time to join BHFT, as we develop services to work in an integrated way within the community in West Berkshire and across Berkshire West.
The successful candidate will be required to provide/ willing to develop skills in providing high quality, responsive services working as an integral member of the team.
You will also work closely with social services and voluntary organization for adults with a wide range of physical impairments and mental health conditions.
Main duties of the job
- To be part of discussions regarding patients progress while on the service and review with the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
- To have a patient centred approach.
- To liaise with Registered Nurses, Registered Occupational Therapists, Registered Physiotherapists and Care Managers/Social Workers as required and to keep accurate and concise reports.
- To contribute and participate in professional development meetings.
- To be the first point of contact for patients and health and social care partners wishing to discuss referrals and to escalate accordingly as and when appropriate.
- To coordinate adequate therapy assistants coverage where needed.
- To undertake exercise visits as per clinician advice, supporting patient to progress and improve mobility and ADL's.
- To complete initial assessments of patients on all pathways.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Experience of working in health/social care at Band 3 level or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Car driver with ability and readiness to be flexible within working days.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Phillippa Elliott on 07814982910 or email: phillippa.elliott@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Themust haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Experience of working in health/social care at Band 3 level or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Car driver with ability and readiness to be flexible within working days.
For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.
We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Phillippa Elliott on 07814982910 or email: phillippa.elliott@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help
Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- NVQ4/ Or Equivalent qualification
- Basic computer course
- ECDL
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification - Foundation level
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development/relevant courses
- Evidence of statutory & mandatory courses.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years community /nursing /care experience.
- Palliative Care Experience
- Experience of caring for the Elderly
- Proven working experience of one or more of the following: Intermediate Care Assistant Experience, Health care assistant experience, Occupational therapy assistantexperienceor Physiotherapy assistant experience
- Experience of shift lead.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to deal with and communicate sensitive or difficult issues over the telephone or face to face.
- Ability to work alone and as an effective part of a team
- Ability to perform technical skills
- IT skills and experience
- Ability to demonstrate teaching skills.
- Demonstrates organisational skills.
- Demonstrates ability to use initiative.
Desirable
- Experience of promoting public health.
- Willingness to undertake further professional development/clinical skills.
- Experience/knowledge of data collection systems including Rio
Additional Requirements:
Essential
- Car Driver. Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
- Have use of Car to travel to a variety of settings
- Reliability and an ability to work consistently to the standards expected
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications / Training
Essential
- NVQ4/ Or Equivalent qualification
- Basic computer course
- ECDL
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification - Foundation level
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of on-going professional development/relevant courses
- Evidence of statutory & mandatory courses.
Previous Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years community /nursing /care experience.
- Palliative Care Experience
- Experience of caring for the Elderly
- Proven working experience of one or more of the following: Intermediate Care Assistant Experience, Health care assistant experience, Occupational therapy assistantexperienceor Physiotherapy assistant experience
- Experience of shift lead.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Effective written & verbal communication skills
- Ability to deal with and communicate sensitive or difficult issues over the telephone or face to face.
- Ability to work alone and as an effective part of a team
- Ability to perform technical skills
- IT skills and experience
- Ability to demonstrate teaching skills.
- Demonstrates organisational skills.
- Demonstrates ability to use initiative.
Desirable
- Experience of promoting public health.
- Willingness to undertake further professional development/clinical skills.
- Experience/knowledge of data collection systems including Rio
Additional Requirements:
Essential
- Car Driver. Full UK Driving Licence (manual)
- Have use of Car to travel to a variety of settings
- Reliability and an ability to work consistently to the standards expected
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.
