Job summary Working as part of the BANK therapy and wider multidisciplinary team, therapy support workers use developed skills under the supervision of registered therapists and may also work alone and with other non-registered therapy staff. Tasks and responsibilities include the direct delivery of clinical, technical or scientific activities following the completion of role specific competencies. Therapy support workers are able to make fact-based judgements and suggest treatment progressions to a registered therapist. This role requires knowledge and understanding of facts, principles, processes and general concepts in their field of work. The post holder will carry out a wider range of delegated duties and will have responsibilities, with supervision and guidance available when needed. Post holder will contribute to service improvement and are responsible for their own development. Therapy support workers will carry their own caseloads that have already been seen by a registered professional, prioritise their own workload, and work with service users under a range of supervisory arrangements while undertaking routine processes. The post holder will be required to complete the relevant competencies required for the post and there maybe requirement to participate in 7 day working. Main duties of the job This role involves working with both the physiotherapists and occupational therapists on medical and surgical wards, as part of the multi disciplinary team providing high quality stroke care. You will be involved with delivering patient centred care in both the acute and rehabilitation phase of the inpatient pathway, with the overall aim of maximizing independence and supporting individuals to return to life beyond the hospital. THIS POST IS FOR BANK TEMPORARY STAFFING. About us Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends. More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire. We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential. Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential." Our values -Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right timeall the time. Date posted 29 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Bank Working pattern Part-time Reference number 229-BK-TSW-6761478 Job locations Hereford County Hospital Union Walk, Hereford HR1 2ER Job description Job responsibilities To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy. Previous NHS or equivalent experience essential. Job description Job responsibilities To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view supporting documents linked to this vacancy. Previous NHS or equivalent experience essential. Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Relevant NVQ/Diploma 3 level or equivalent Level 2 English and Maths Desirable Care Certificate Relevant foundation degree or high national diploma level Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Knowledge of specific relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions acquired through training or experience Demonstration of knowledge of core Physiotherapy and or Occupational Therapy skills Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area Experience of multi-disciplinary assessments and record keeping Basic Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail Able to make clinical judgements without direct supervision Able to manage busy case load Ability to work autonomously using own knowledge skills and initiative in sometimes complex situations acknowledging role boundaries Experience Essential Experience at Band 3 or equivalent within relevant therapy. NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services Experience of using /fitting adaptive equipment Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Relevant NVQ/Diploma 3 level or equivalent Level 2 English and Maths Desirable Care Certificate Relevant foundation degree or high national diploma level Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Essential Knowledge of specific relevant patient conditions and therapy interventions acquired through training or experience Demonstration of knowledge of core Physiotherapy and or Occupational Therapy skills Evidence of ongoing CPD in relevant area Experience of multi-disciplinary assessments and record keeping Basic Computer Skills including word processing and e-mail Able to make clinical judgements without direct supervision Able to manage busy case load Ability to work autonomously using own knowledge skills and initiative in sometimes complex situations acknowledging role boundaries Experience Essential Experience at Band 3 or equivalent within relevant therapy. NHS or equivalent experience e.g. in inpatient areas, acute or community or community services Experience of using /fitting adaptive equipment 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 Wye Valley NHS Trust Address Hereford County Hospital Union Walk, Hereford HR1 2ER Employer's website https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)