Main area
Therapy Assistant
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
373-NBH0719
Site
Ellesmere Port Hospital
Town
Ellesmere Port
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/11/2024 23:59
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Therapy Assistant to join the dynamic team at Ellesmere Port Hospital. As a Therapy Assistant you will assist in the delivery of high quality occupational therapy and physiotherapy plans to patients with rehabilitation needs based across two inpatient rehabilitation wards at Ellesmere Port Hospital.
You will work alongside and liaise with Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff as well as the wider multidisciplinary team, family members and other outside agencies as directed by qualified therapists.
Whilst experience within a healthcare setting would be an advantage, it is not essential as training will be provided and you will be supported in your development by both the team and by our Practice Development Therapist.
Main duties of the job
* To work under the direction of a qualified therapist carrying out therapeutic intervention on a daily basis.
* To implement patient treatment plans, written by the qualified therapist.
* To observe patients, either individually or in groups and report all relevant observations to qualified therapists.
* To accurately record interventions electronically using an in house computer based system in a timely manner.
* To take responsibility for attending and participating in clinical supervision.
* To attend in service training and external training to ensure skills and knowledge are current.
* To undertake mandatory training and attend staff meetings.
* To maintain confidentiality in line with Trust Policy.
Please see Job description and personal specification attached for more information and detail.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This programme welcomes you to CWP and provides you with information and training to support you in your role.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and Behaviours which are ‘the 6 Cs’ Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. The supporting information section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website https://www.cwp.nhs.uk/completing-application-guidance. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email – cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a ‘Silver’ award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Relevant NVQ III or relevant clinical experience.
Desirable criteria
* Recognised equipment fitting course
Knowledge and expertise
Essential criteria
* Understanding of rehabilitation enabling techniques
* Knowledge of policies and procedures relating to rehabilitation
* Knowledge of health care conditions
* Knowledge of the human body and physiotherapy interventions e.g., Gait training and exercise.
Desirable criteria
* Understanding of application of electrotherapy.
Experience
Essential criteria
* Proven ability to work as member of multidisciplinary team
* Relevant experience in a health care setting
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further details / informal visits contact
Name
Deborah Martin
Job title
Team Leader
Email address
deborah.martin1@nhs.net
Telephone number
01244 366140
Additional information
If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact
cwp.recruitment@nhs.net
or telephone 01244 393100
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