Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 4 Multi-Therapist to join the Care Home Support Team. his role will support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists of the Postural Management Team(PMT)to residents in nursing and residential care homes. The role of the PMT is to prevent contractures, reduce risk of pressure damage and aid quality of life for residents with complex postural needs.
The role will support the initial assessment and review of residents requiring support with seating, bed positioning, specialist chairs and positioning cushions. Support with audits, ordering equipment and work with care home staff to aid implementation of positioning programmes.
You will be a team player and work collaboratively with staff from all disciplines whilst maintaining high professional standards. You will ensure good communication, and effective processes and procedures are maintained across the service.
The post holder will work 8/9-4/5pm, Monday to Friday based at Cremyll Road, Reading. Staff parking is available on site. This is a full time permanent position.
Main duties of the job
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
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Able to work autonomously
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.
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
The must haves for you to be considered for this role:
- Able to work autonomously
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.
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
- Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths as a minimum
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- A working knowledge of Microsoft products including excel
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as an Therapy Assistant or carer/HCA
- Experience of Administration Duties
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good presentation, oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience in the fitting of adaptive equipment
- Commitment to team working and consideration of other skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and MDT team.
- Able to demonstrate being an advocate for patients
- Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection
- Demonstrate ability to receive and process referral information and share information with relevant services
- Able to work flexibly across service area to enhance quality of service provision
- Full Valid UK driving license with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments with use of car for work purpose
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths as a minimum
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- A working knowledge of Microsoft products including excel
Desirable
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as an Therapy Assistant or carer/HCA
- Experience of Administration Duties
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Good presentation, oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience in the fitting of adaptive equipment
- Commitment to team working and consideration of other skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives and MDT team.
- Able to demonstrate being an advocate for patients
- Able to utilise IT and various media in order to support data collection
- Demonstrate ability to receive and process referral information and share information with relevant services
- Able to work flexibly across service area to enhance quality of service provision
- Full Valid UK driving license with confidence to drive during unsocial hours and in unusual environments with use of car for work purpose
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).
