Job summary
- Are you interested in working with children and young people with a range of disabilities and developmental delays?
- Do you like the idea of working across 2 healthcare disciplines and within a supportive multi-disciplinary team?
- Do you enjoy working flexibly in a varied and dynamic role where no two days are the same?
...then this could be the post for you!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to work within our children's Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Teams.
The post is based in the South Cambs and City area working to support children and young people (0-19 years) within local special schools, clinics, children's homes, mainstream schools and local pre-school settings.
The role has clinical and administrative components supporting the therapists in delivering care for children and young people with a range of disabilities and developmental delays, including direct work with children, young people and families under the direction of a therapist.
Why not click on the link to the Job Description to find out more!
Should we receive a high no. of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 12.2.26
**Before applying for this vacancy please be aware of the salary threshold required for a certificate of sponsorship to be granted, and that unfortunately overseas applicants who are new to care may not reach the minimum salary threshold to obtain a certificate of sponsorship**
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be joining a skilled, enthusiastic and supportive team of therapists, assistants and administrative staff, in a trust with a strong commitment for continued professional development for all members of staff.
The post holder will be responsible to work flexibly to assist occupational therapists and physiotherapists in their clinical and administrative work, including data entry. The post holder will carry out clinical interventions under the direction of the therapists in special school, clinic, home and mainstream school/nursery settings. The client group is children and young people (0-19 years) with disabilities and developmental delays.
The post holder will be required to be organised and prioritise tasks/workload.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
ClinicalTo carry out clinical interventions with children and young people under the direction of the Occupational therapist and/or Physiotherapist. This includes children/young people of pre-school and school age, including those attending local special schools.To support therapists in clinic settings to carry out standardised assessments and record findings.To support therapists in the provision, correct prescription and monitoring of specialist equipment and orthotics for children/young people.The post holder may be required to visit children/young people at home, under the direction of the therapist.To monitor the children/young peoples progress and recognise when to discuss any changes with the therapist (apart from discussions already scheduled).To make observations about children/young peoples abilities and responses to activities and to feed these back to the therapist in order to assist in assessment and therapy.To liaise with Equipment Company Representatives to set up assessments and obtain quotes for equipment for children and young people.To work flexibly to support the diverse work of the Physio and Occupational Therapy Teams in supporting the care of children and young people, prioritising the work which is asked of them.
AdministrativeTo carry out clerical and administrative tasks supporting the delivery of clinical work. These may include arranging appointments, data collection and entry (manually and/or using IT), filing, photocopying and typing of clinical reports, letters and treatment plans.To ensure that agreed data is collected and entered onto the therapy databases.To organise and prepare treatment materials and clean as necessary.To use IT resources to support administrative tasks (e.g. e-mail, internet).To support the assessment, ordering and delivery of equipment for children and young people in nursery, school and home settings.To contribute to administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes, following service standards.Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in the annual appraisal process.To assist the therapists in the organisation and delivery of training to other professionals and parents as appropriate.To actively participate in in-service training and other courses as appropriate in order to develop and maintain knowledge and skills as appropriate and identified through objective setting and personal development review.To attend all mandatory training.To undertake clinical competencies specific to the requirements of the role.
CommunicationTo communicate effectively with children/young people who have a range of physical and learning difficulties.To communicate effectively with parents/carers.To communicate effectively with other professionals responsible for the care of the child/young person, recognising the scope and limitations of the role.To communicate effectively within the team across both Physio and OT disciplines.To recognise how and when information may be shared within the bounds of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.Contribute to CCS internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation.Contribute to CCS external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of CCS services.To contribute to ensuring that CCS responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to CCS Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to CCS risk assessment and risk management processes.The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services, (CCS).The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
ClinicalTo carry out clinical interventions with children and young people under the direction of the Occupational therapist and/or Physiotherapist. This includes children/young people of pre-school and school age, including those attending local special schools.To support therapists in clinic settings to carry out standardised assessments and record findings.To support therapists in the provision, correct prescription and monitoring of specialist equipment and orthotics for children/young people.The post holder may be required to visit children/young people at home, under the direction of the therapist.To monitor the children/young peoples progress and recognise when to discuss any changes with the therapist (apart from discussions already scheduled).To make observations about children/young peoples abilities and responses to activities and to feed these back to the therapist in order to assist in assessment and therapy.To liaise with Equipment Company Representatives to set up assessments and obtain quotes for equipment for children and young people.To work flexibly to support the diverse work of the Physio and Occupational Therapy Teams in supporting the care of children and young people, prioritising the work which is asked of them.
AdministrativeTo carry out clerical and administrative tasks supporting the delivery of clinical work. These may include arranging appointments, data collection and entry (manually and/or using IT), filing, photocopying and typing of clinical reports, letters and treatment plans.To ensure that agreed data is collected and entered onto the therapy databases.To organise and prepare treatment materials and clean as necessary.To use IT resources to support administrative tasks (e.g. e-mail, internet).To support the assessment, ordering and delivery of equipment for children and young people in nursery, school and home settings.To contribute to administrative duties connected with the caseload including maintenance of case notes, following service standards.Maintaining own professional development and requirement to take part in the annual appraisal process.To assist the therapists in the organisation and delivery of training to other professionals and parents as appropriate.To actively participate in in-service training and other courses as appropriate in order to develop and maintain knowledge and skills as appropriate and identified through objective setting and personal development review.To attend all mandatory training.To undertake clinical competencies specific to the requirements of the role.
CommunicationTo communicate effectively with children/young people who have a range of physical and learning difficulties.To communicate effectively with parents/carers.To communicate effectively with other professionals responsible for the care of the child/young person, recognising the scope and limitations of the role.To communicate effectively within the team across both Physio and OT disciplines.To recognise how and when information may be shared within the bounds of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.Contribute to CCS internal communication strategies ensuring effective two-way communication and engagement within the organisation.Contribute to CCS external communication strategies working with the Head of Communications to raise awareness and promote the reputation of CCS services.To contribute to ensuring that CCS responsibilities to engage and consult with patients and the public are met in line with statutory requirements.
Clinical and Practice GovernanceObserve and maintain strict confidentiality with regards to any patient/family/staff/records and information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.Any data that is taken/shared as part of a phone call or transported, faxed or transferred electronically must be undertaken with regard to CCS Information Governance and Information Security policies. The post holder must adhere to CCS risk assessment and risk management processes.The post holder must adhere to infection control policies and procedures.Undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Cambridgeshire Community Services, (CCS).The post holder must participate in clinical and other audits as required.Provide patients and their families /carers with information on standards they should expect from the team.Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis.The post holder is required to participate in relevant emergency preparedness process for their team.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in administration/typing e.g. RSAIII or Business Administration NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Childcare/teaching qualification/nursery nurse etc.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of a wide range of administrative/office duties
- Experiencing working with the public either face to face or by telephone
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working / volunteering with children
Desirable
- Experience of working with special needs/disability
- Previous experience in using in house computer systems, e.g. SystmOne
- Experience of working with children/young people with additional needs/Special Education Needs and Disability
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to use own initiative and to work independently
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise workloads
Desirable
- Understanding of the personal and social implications of disability
Other
Essential
- Car User with UK driving licence
Desirable
- Previous experience with using SystmOne
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in administration/typing e.g. RSAIII or Business Administration NVQ 3 or equivalent
- Childcare/teaching qualification/nursery nurse etc.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of a wide range of administrative/office duties
- Experiencing working with the public either face to face or by telephone
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of working / volunteering with children
Desirable
- Experience of working with special needs/disability
- Previous experience in using in house computer systems, e.g. SystmOne
- Experience of working with children/young people with additional needs/Special Education Needs and Disability
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good organisation skills
- Ability to use own initiative and to work independently
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritise workloads
Desirable
- Understanding of the personal and social implications of disability
Other
Essential
- Car User with UK driving licence
Desirable
- Previous experience with using SystmOne
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
