Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Therapy Support Worker to join our Inpatient Therapy Service based at the William Harvey Hospital. The Therapy Team specialises in the assessment and rehabilitation of patients to assist with recovery and discharge planning. This is a static post, however, there will be the opportunity to work with our therapy colleagues within the wider therapy team. The post-holder would support the Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in delivering a high quality of therapy to patients. Main duties of the job As a Band 3 Therapy Support Worker you will be part of a Therapy team comprising Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Therapy Support Workers. The successful applicant will be a valued member of the team, working alongside the MDT, under direction of the therapists as they strive to provide high quality care through effective team work. There is regular in-service training provided by both therapies and other MDT members. As a therapy team we are constantly involved in service development and the post holder will be involved alongside the therapy team in new projects, service developments and initiatives to ensure best practice at all times. About us We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-5123DCB Job locations William Harvey Hospital Kennington road Ashford TN24 0LZ Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a caring profession. Desirable To have worked in a therapeutic environment Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge or interest of medical conditions and terminology, therapy techniques and interventions Aware of the different roles of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills Desirable Relevant Qualification/HND, NVQ 3/Level 3 Diploma (AHP Support) or equivalent relevant qualification Skills Essential Ability to motivate, facilitate and lead patients Good communicator - verbally and written - with patients and others good time management and organisational skills Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a caring profession. Desirable To have worked in a therapeutic environment Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge or interest of medical conditions and terminology, therapy techniques and interventions Aware of the different roles of Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists Qualifications Essential Basic literacy and numeracy skills Desirable Relevant Qualification/HND, NVQ 3/Level 3 Diploma (AHP Support) or equivalent relevant qualification Skills Essential Ability to motivate, facilitate and lead patients Good communicator - verbally and written - with patients and others good time management and organisational skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Kennington road Ashford TN24 0LZ Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)