Job summary
We are recruiting for two posts in the Surgical Therapy Team at York Hospital. The successful candidates will work alongside Occupational and Physiotherapists across the surgical wards. You will deliver quality therapy interventions to support our patients in their recovery from surgery.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and is able to adapt to changing demands. The role is predominantly patient facing with a mix of physical and administrative duties. Candidates will need to adapt their communication style to positively engage patients and work with a variety of health professionals to provide safe, quality care.
We are a welcoming team offering access to a leadership team, training, supervision and appraisal opportunities to support your development in role. Previous experience of working in a public facing role in health care is desired but we welcome applications from interested candidates with transferable skills.
We welcome you to get in contact and learn more about the role.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working with patients on the surgical wards in a range of different clinical specialities. You will be required to assist our Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists with physical rehabilitation, general patient care and facilitate the smooth running of the department.
We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, enthusiastic and committed to delivering quality care on the wards. You will be responsible for ensuring IT based administrative tasks are completed on a daily basis, and manage the provision of therapeutic equipment as required.
You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and a caring approach in your everyday work. The role will involve at times taking responsibility for your own caseload and working alone.
You will be expected to continually learn and develop through sustained adherence to supervision and training requirements.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oA levels ( 3) or Level 3 national certificate or Level 3 diploma or Senior Healthcare support worker apprenticeship or Mathematics and English to Level 2: Functional Skills/GCSE Grade C
- oProactively undertakes relevant specialist or departmental training in order to achieve required knowledge and competency for role.
Desirable
- oUp to date personal portfolio of learning
- oEvidence of transferable workplace training and competencies
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oPractical knowledge of role, including good understanding of role applied for
- oPractical awareness of issues affecting safety and risk
- oExperience of managing allocated tasks independently within own competency and taking responsibility for decision making
Desirable
- oAwareness of needs of vulnerable groups including dementia, learning disabilities and others with protected characteristics
- oAble to work with clients who may have challenging behaviours and limited communication.
Skills and attributes
Essential
- oAbility to use a range of communication, negotiation and motivation skills using a variety of formats including verbal, written and virtual
- oCompetent IT skills and the ability to use digital platforms and maintain business related information
- oAbility to problem solve, prioritise and escalate work related issues
- oAbility to understand delegation, scope of role and to take responsibility for given caseload.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- oA levels ( 3) or Level 3 national certificate or Level 3 diploma or Senior Healthcare support worker apprenticeship or Mathematics and English to Level 2: Functional Skills/GCSE Grade C
- oProactively undertakes relevant specialist or departmental training in order to achieve required knowledge and competency for role.
Desirable
- oUp to date personal portfolio of learning
- oEvidence of transferable workplace training and competencies
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- oPractical knowledge of role, including good understanding of role applied for
- oPractical awareness of issues affecting safety and risk
- oExperience of managing allocated tasks independently within own competency and taking responsibility for decision making
Desirable
- oAwareness of needs of vulnerable groups including dementia, learning disabilities and others with protected characteristics
- oAble to work with clients who may have challenging behaviours and limited communication.
Skills and attributes
Essential
- oAbility to use a range of communication, negotiation and motivation skills using a variety of formats including verbal, written and virtual
- oCompetent IT skills and the ability to use digital platforms and maintain business related information
- oAbility to problem solve, prioritise and escalate work related issues
- oAbility to understand delegation, scope of role and to take responsibility for given caseload.
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.
