Generic Therapy Assistant - Community Rehab Team(Band 3)
The closing date is 26 June 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic generic therapy assistant to join the Community Rehab Team at Airedale General Hospital.
The post holder will be responsible for activities delegated to them and will work without direct supervision but will have immediate access to a clinician for advice and direction as required. Generic therapy assistants in the community rehab team work in peoples homes, care and nursing homes in the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven localities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Manage a caseload delegated by clinicians
- Independently undertake basic assessments and interventions relevant to delegated caseload
- Contribute to the evaluation of programmes and patient's progression making minor alterations in consultation with the therapists.
- Support therapists with complex cases as required
- Work with colleagues to ensure the effective functioning of the team
- Work in partnership with patients, carers, the multi disciplinary team and wider statutory, private and voluntary sector services.
- Participate in activities to improve the Community Rehab service.
- Provide support to other team members and students
- Work flexibly according to patient and service needs
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and the Trust's Right Care strategy.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Details
Date posted
12 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
423-7129155
Job locations
The Oaks Resource Centre
Oakworth Road
Keighley
BD21 1BQ
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Oaks Resource Centre
Oakworth Road
Keighley
BD21 1BQ
Employer's website
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