Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.
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Main area: Physiotherapy
Grade: Band 2
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (includes weekend working)
Job ref: 390-CSS-BA-9483
Site: Basildon
Town: Basildon
Salary: £23,615 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/02/2025 23:59
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to start your career in patient care within Therapies. Basildon Hospital has a band 2 Therapy Assistant requirement following internal promotion.
It is an opportunity to participate as a member of the therapy team and assist with the specific duties and to undertake tasks as required after initial assessment of a patient by qualified staff.
If this interests you then we are looking forward to your application.
To use skills and techniques independently once trained and to undertake the treatment/teaching of patients/carers on a daily basis, in particular mobility practice; stair practice and ADL practice.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the safe use of physiotherapy and occupational therapy equipment and aids by patients in your care and to ensure that the necessary equipment is available in the appropriate places.
You will carry out procedures in which you have been trained and are responsible for adhering to service standards for your own practice. A more senior member of staff on a regular basis will supervise your work.
You will provide and organise the collection of relevant statistical information both mandatory and at the request of the Acute Therapy Lead and senior physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff.
You will assist in identifying opportunities to improve the physiotherapy and occupational therapy service in order to provide the best patient care within the resources available.
Working for our organisation
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.
We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Interview
* Ability to travel across sites
Knowledge of job
* Supporting information reflects knowledge of job description
Qualifications
* Evidence of English and Maths GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
Interview experience
* Understanding the importance of teamwork
* Worked in healthcare setting
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro rata) under the current minimum threshold.
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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.
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