TRS Clinical Support worker

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

To be an integral member of the TRS Buckingham Community Hospital team , delivering therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with senior Therapy staff.

To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment.

The successful post-holder must be an excellent communicator and motivator, experience of working within a Therapy setting is desirable.

Proven organisational skills is crucial. An ability to work in close cooperation, liaison and with the broader healthcare workforce is essential in a fast paced setting. They will have proven ability as a team player.

An ability to take responsibility, be flexible and have a sensitive and empathetic approach is needed. Participation in manual handling tasks is crucial and the post-holder must be able to undertake the physical and manual handling requirements of the post.

Opportunities for training and development are available through training and appraisal.

The post requires rota'd weekend working as part of your working normal hours.

Main duties of the job

To be an integral member of the Therapy Rehab Service at Buckingham Community Hospital, providing prompt assessment and delivery of therapeutic treatments to patients in liaison with Advanced Therapy staff.
To take responsibility for designated elements of the patient treatment protocols and delivery of such treatments.
To act as a technical resource to the Therapy department, in relation to the provision of mobility equipment.
To document, evaluate and liaise with qualified Physiotherapists or Occupational Therapists following interventions
To be responsible for the completion and potential delegation of non-clinical tasks within the Therapy Rehab Service and wider Therapy teams.
To work as part of the weekend Therapy Service weekend Service

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

28 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

434-IEC5410795

Job locations

Buckingham Community Hospital

High Street Buckingham

MK18 1NU

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Education, GCSE standard ( at least 3 GCSEs)

Experience

Essential

Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or allied profession.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Education, GCSE standard ( at least 3 GCSEs)

Experience

Essential

Previous work as a Therapy Assistant or allied profession.

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.