Job summary We are looking to recruit a Senior Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic Acute Inpatient Therapy Team at Poole Hospital, UHD. We are offering a full time or part time position. Within the acute setting the acute therapy team assess and manage patients that present in the acute medical unit, surgical wards, respiratory and general medical wards and oncology. There will be opportunity to rotate wards areas. As a team we are passionate in ensuring that any adults presenting to our acute hospital receives the highest quality care from clinicians with a holistic and rehabilitative approach. You will work alongside qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver combined therapy treatment programmes, support discharge planning for inpatients, and undertake essential non-clinical roles to support the smooth running of the service. For the full duties of the post - please see the job description. To be successful in this post, you will have: Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/ facilitation/ support role A GCSE (or equivalent) pass mark in English Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills An ability to work independently within a supportive environment Excellent personal organisational skills including time management Base Location: Poole Hospital Interview Date: 3rd February 2025 Main duties of the job To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert Please note this post includes 7 day working. The post holder will be expected to participate in regular weekend working. If you are successful, you will be supported to achieve the competencies for the role through induction, 'on the job training' and teaching sessions. Please specify in your application if you are looking for full or part time working. About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 153-SP04105 Job locations Poole Hospital Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Qualification Essential GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language Experience Essential Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/ facilitation/ support role Desirable Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant/ Speech and Language/ Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience NHS experience Skills Essential Good communication skills (both written and verbal) Good personal organisational skills including time management Ability to work under pressure Desirable Management of a caseload Language Requirement Essential Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Other requirements Essential Possession of a clean UK driving licence Desirable Ability to travel to all Trust locations to carry out post Person Specification Qualification Essential GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language Experience Essential Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/ facilitation/ support role Desirable Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant/ Speech and Language/ Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience NHS experience Skills Essential Good communication skills (both written and verbal) Good personal organisational skills including time management Ability to work under pressure Desirable Management of a caseload Language Requirement Essential Ability to speak English as necessary to undertake the role Other requirements Essential Possession of a clean UK driving licence Desirable Ability to travel to all Trust locations to carry out post 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. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Poole Hospital Longfleet Road Poole BH15 2JB Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)