Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

RRRT Band 4 Therapy Assistant

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Job summary

As a therapy assistant with the Richmond Response and Rehabilitation Team (RRRT) your role involves supporting the progession of rehabilitation programmes and the achievement of therapeutic goals as prescribed by qualified therapists within the team for our clients who are experiencing a short-term deterioration in their function and/or mobility following a short illness or injury.

Your involvement with the RRRT clients will be supervised by a qualified therapist who you will report back to for all your interventions whilst identifying any unmanaged risks including deterioration in presentation of health and/or function of the client in your care (you will be trained in completing the National Early Warning Score 2 as part of your induction into the team).

This role also requires flexibility due to the need to re-prioritise workload management to accommodate the Urgent Care Response for which RRRT provides rapid response interventions within 2 hours of a referral being received either electronically or via phone call into the service.

You will be able to motivate and progress clients with their home exercise programmes and practice of activities of daily living thus facilitating a return to their previous level of safe and independent function and mobility as far as is possible. This is a rewarding role which requires patience, ingenuity, awareness of safety and risk management, people and communication skills as well as flexibility.

Main duties of the job

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About us

Developmentand staff wellbeing

Your growthand personal happinessmattersto us.After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing.From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed.We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nurseryat Kingston Hospital,wellbeingpractitioners,regular wellbeing classes,dedicatedstaffphysiotherapist, comprehensiveoccupationalhealth services, 24/7employeeassistanceprogramme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Date posted

15 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£31,081 to £33,665 a year pro rata, per annum incl HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-6865821-A&C-Z

Job locations

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ in health or social care or equivalent life-skills gained through work or personal experience
Maths / English GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

Previous experience as a Technical Instructor/Therapy Assistant

answer to questions in application form for short-listing, answering of questions in interview.

Essential

Experience as a senior therapy assistant or senior health care support worker or equivalent in hospital or community.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and without direct supervision.
Experience of collecting/recording information on computer systems
Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Therapy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Evidence of prioritisation skills and good organisational skills
IT Skills - digital literacy

Desirable

Experience of working under pressure
Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language/cognitive impairment
Evidence of personal development in previous employment
Previous knowledge and use of SystmOne

Application

Essential

2 A levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a subject relevant to the post GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4-9 or equivalent Relevant Level 4 qualification (Diploma level) or equivalent e.g. Foundation degree, HNC.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ in health or social care or equivalent life-skills gained through work or personal experience
Maths / English GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

Previous experience as a Technical Instructor/Therapy Assistant

answer to questions in application form for short-listing, answering of questions in interview.

Essential

Experience as a senior therapy assistant or senior health care support worker or equivalent in hospital or community.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and without direct supervision.
Experience of collecting/recording information on computer systems
Experience of using good customer relations and effective communication skills including face to face, telephone and written.
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Therapy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Evidence of prioritisation skills and good organisational skills
IT Skills - digital literacy

Desirable

Experience of working under pressure
Supportive communication skills with people experiencing language/cognitive impairment
Evidence of personal development in previous employment
Previous knowledge and use of SystmOne

Application

Essential

2 A levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a subject relevant to the post GCSE English and Maths - Grade 4-9 or equivalent Relevant Level 4 qualification (Diploma level) or equivalent e.g. Foundation degree, HNC.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Teddington Memorial Hospital

Hampton Road

Teddington

TW11 0JL

Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)