Job summary
Band 3 Therapy Assistant Wheelchair Services Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy/Trainee Therapy assistant dependant on experience.
We are pleased to have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward thinking and dynamic individual to be part of our experienced team at Bradford Wheelchair services.
Bradford Wheelchair Services provide comprehensive care for adults and children with diverse physical needs. Our team of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists focus postural assessment and work closely with families and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. Our range of wheelchairs, from standard to complex are tailored to individual needs. Our goal is to support adults and children in achieving optimal mobility, posture, and overall well-being.
A British driving licence, access to a car and business insurance is essential for this post (reasonable adjustments will be considered).
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, final salary pension scheme including life assurance cover and advice on childcare.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with OT, Physio and Assistant practitioner supporting service users with their wheelchair provision. The role of the Therapy assistant is to support the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team in delivering their interventions. The work is varied and will involve working in a clinic environment, schools, home, care, and hospital settings, the role will also involve admin and stock control.
The right candidate will have experience in working in health and/or social care or similar settings and have an awareness of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and can work effectively as part of a Multi - Disciplinary Team. The post holder will be required to complete delegated tasks independently, training and regular supervision will be provided.
We are looking to appoint an individual who has the appropriate experience and qualifications, the right candidate will able to demonstrate a passion for Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, a flexible approach and a drive to develop themselves and the service they work in. Candidates who do not have a level 3 qualification will be willing to work towards this.
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand-new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached for the job description document for this post for further details in regards to the main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team in a health or social care setting or similar.
Desirable
- Previous experience working with and adults and/ or children with complex needs
- Experience of working with equipment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competence in record keeping and documentation
- Competent IT skills the post holder will use electronic records daily
- Good verbal and written command of English language
- Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
- Ability to plan and organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
- Awareness of own levels and limitations of competence
- Motivated, reliable, flexible and adaptable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of health, social and therapy services
- Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person when appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in health and social care * (or willingness to undertake)
- Level 2 qualification in health and social care or equivalent*
- Care certificate (or willingness to undertake)
other
Essential
- Car owner/Driver (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team in a health or social care setting or similar.
Desirable
- Previous experience working with and adults and/ or children with complex needs
- Experience of working with equipment
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Competence in record keeping and documentation
- Competent IT skills the post holder will use electronic records daily
- Good verbal and written command of English language
- Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
- Ability to plan and organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
- Awareness of own levels and limitations of competence
- Motivated, reliable, flexible and adaptable
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Understanding of what the NHS Constitution means to you, and your responsibilities to the public, patients and colleagues.
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role of health, social and therapy services
- Understands the limits of the job role. Has the ability to recognise situations that require reporting and demonstrates the ability to escalate to a senior person when appropriate
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in health and social care * (or willingness to undertake)
- Level 2 qualification in health and social care or equivalent*
- Care certificate (or willingness to undertake)
other
Essential
- Car owner/Driver (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
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).
