Senior Therapy Assistant

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 20 May 2024

Job summary

As a Senior Therapy Assistant we can offer you:

Competency based training
A wide range of experience working within the Acute hospital sites, and into the community through our collaborative partnerships and Discharge to Assess pathways.
Role specific training
Continuing Professional Development and Training opportunities including foundation degrees and therapy apprenticeships.
The opportunity to learn from highly skilled therapists within collaborative therapy teams
Supportive, friendly therapy teams
Peer support from existing Senior Therapy assistants
Mentorship
Clinical supervision
Commitment to ensuring you feel supported with your wellbeing and career progression through supervision and values based appraisals.
An opportunity to help shape services

Main duties of the job

A full driving licence is required. All therapy staff are expected to contribute to weekend working rotas within the department.

To be an autonomous practitioner
To determine clinical diagnosis and develop effective treatment plans with the support of relevant senior staff
Once considered competent, to participate in the on-call, week-end, bank holiday and extended working rotas where clinically appropriate
Be responsible for maintaining own competency to practice through CPD activities and maintain a portfolio which reflects personal development and professional standards.
Participate in the staff appraisal scheme as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development plan to meet set competencies.
Be an active member of the In-Service Training Programme by attendance at, and participation in, in-service training programmes, tutorials, individual training sessions, external courses and peer review.
Be responsible for full caseload of patients under direct and indirect supervision of a therapist
Undertaking a range of basic assessments (in line with band 4 competencies and national recommendations)- this may include assessments patients home environment
Training and support of band 3 assistant staff and supporting rotational band 5's

Band 3/4 experience in healthcare essential
Basic IT and administrative skills required
Relevant courses at Foundation Degree level or equivalent are expected to be completed (can be completed whilst in role)

About us

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a modern District General Hospital offering an excellent working environment. Much of West Dorset is designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Jurassic coastline is protected by World Heritage status. There are numerous beaches within easy reach, and Portland Harbour promotes a wide range of water sport activities. The area is largely rural, with good rail and road links. The closest airport is situated in Bournemouth.

Please visithttps://joinourdorset.nhs.uk/Therapy/ for more information on working as a therapist in Dorset.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

405-24-AH214THE

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

BTEC/HND/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject
Foundation degree (or willing to work towards foundation degree within first 2 years in post)

Desirable

CSP/ RCOT associate member
Relevant Healthcare courses

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Able to demonstrate an intermediate level knowledge of conditions, clinical pathways and therapeutic interventions
Awareness of clinical governance and its implication for Therapy
Significant experience in health or social care setting
Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
Experience in delivering and developing therapy plans

Desirable

Awareness and understanding of NHS structure
Knowledge of local service
Previous experience of working within a therapy rehabilitation area, therapy assistant or equivalent
Experience of an NHS environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Willingness and ability to undertake competency based skills programme
The ability to identify and act upon potential clinical risks
Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team
Positive interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Good time management skills with ability to organise and prioritise
Proactive approach to learning, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
Able to provide a good standard of clear, concise, written and verbal reports in English
IT skills, including using hospital databases, word processing and email
Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment
To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

IT skills - ability to create and/or format data and/or spreadsheets using computerised systems
Demonstrate good motivational skills

OTHER

Essential

Self-motivated
Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability
Able to use own initiative
Work in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
Physically fit and able to comply with trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
Professional Manner and Appearance
Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
Car driver

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

BTEC/HND/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant subject
Foundation degree (or willing to work towards foundation degree within first 2 years in post)

Desirable

CSP/ RCOT associate member
Relevant Healthcare courses

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

Able to demonstrate an intermediate level knowledge of conditions, clinical pathways and therapeutic interventions
Awareness of clinical governance and its implication for Therapy
Significant experience in health or social care setting
Experience and ability to work collaboratively within MDT
Experience in delivering and developing therapy plans

Desirable

Awareness and understanding of NHS structure
Knowledge of local service
Previous experience of working within a therapy rehabilitation area, therapy assistant or equivalent
Experience of an NHS environment

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

Willingness and ability to undertake competency based skills programme
The ability to identify and act upon potential clinical risks
Able to communicate complex information to patients, carers, other health professionals and team
Positive interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Good time management skills with ability to organise and prioritise
Proactive approach to learning, demonstrated in a CPD portfolio
Able to provide a good standard of clear, concise, written and verbal reports in English
IT skills, including using hospital databases, word processing and email
Ability to manage own stress and work in a stressful and unpredictable environment
To show empathy and fairness to give support to others
Ability to work autonomously

Desirable

IT skills - ability to create and/or format data and/or spreadsheets using computerised systems
Demonstrate good motivational skills

OTHER

Essential

Self-motivated
Be able to demonstrate flexibility and reliability
Able to use own initiative
Work in a flexible manner and adapt to changing environments
Physically fit and able to comply with trusts moving and handling guidelines, therapeutic handling
Professional Manner and Appearance
Available for weekend duties and altered working patterns where clinically appropriate
Car driver

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.