Senior Therapy Assistant - Apprenticeship Opportunity

Job summary

Are you interested in a career as a health professional?

Due to career progression an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurorehabilitation Service. Working as a Senior Therapy Assistant; you will work under the guidance of the inter-disciplinary team (IDT) to contribute to the delivery of services within our 8 bedded in patient unit and our early supported discharge pathway across Doncaster and Rotherham community.

Doncaster Physical Health Care Group is a highly diverse business unit within Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Foundation NHS Trust

If you don't already have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant subject, RDaSH are offering this post alongside the opportunity for you to complete a Level 3apprenticeship qualification [relevant to your role].

As an apprentice within RDaSH you will be given the opportunity to gain experience, learn work-related skills and obtain all the tools needed to thrive.

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Around 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This leads to a nationally recognised qualification.

Whether you already work for us or are joining the Trust and NHS for the first time, apprenticeships can help you to develop the skills, knowledge and know-how in order to embark on a successful and fulfilling career within the health service.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The Senior Therapy Assistant will contribute to the assessment, implementation and delivery of care within a multi-professional team.

Will demonstrate responsibility to patients, relatives and colleagues through contribution to the development and monitoring of agreed evidence-based practice.

Will support the qualified multi-professional team and contribute to the implementation of health and social care programmes primarily within an inpatient setting but with the expectation to work within community settings also.

Will coordinate the work of the Rehabilitation Assistants in regards to group activities, 1:1 activities and adherence to therapy care plans.

Will work autonomously when delivering rehabilitation programs with patients in a range of different environments (ward, gym, community settings).

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook