Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Frailty Assessment team as band 4 Senior Therapy Support Worker. The role involves working alongside senior frailty therapists and the frailty multidisciplinary team to provide a rapid assessment of older adults, initiating services where required to safely avoid unnecessary hospitalisation and deconditioning. The post holder would contribute to comprehensive geriatric assessment for individuals attending the Emergency Department, Frailty Assessment Unit and Frailty Same Day Emergency Care to achieve a positive outcome for the patients. This post would suit an experienced therapy support worker or senior therapy support worker with an interest in working with frail older adults. Additional working pattern details: Expected working pattern 8am-6pm 4 days per week - this can include weekends depending on shift pattern The proposed interview date is 4th February Main duties of the job Contribute to service delivery by independently managing a caseload of delegated clinical and non-clinical tasks under the guidance of a qualified therapist. To work as a proactive member of the Frailty team, contributing to comprehensive geriatric assessments by assessing, implementing and monitoring treatment plans of patients, performing specific clinical duties within levels of competency deemed appropriate for this post. Demonstrate an excellent awareness of community pathways and referral processes to enable timely, safe discharges from the acute trust. Support the learning and development of new starters and students. Develop and maintain communication with a wide range of patients, carers, health care professionals and other departments as appropriate. Perform administrative duties as required supporting the Frailty Therapy team and wider Frailty team. Ensure equipment is available for treatment and responsible for checking it is safe for use prior to issue. About us The Frailty team are always motivated, resilient, strong and strive to deliver best care for everyone every time. We are encouraging of staff development and foster a positive culture. It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values: 1. Caring Patients said: "Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me." 2. Listening Patients said: "Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here." 3. Excelling Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile." With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 318-25-T0004 Job locations Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Gloucester GL1 3NN Job description Job responsibilities - Demonstrate knowledge of and undertake assessments of patients with non-complex needs e.g., Activities of daily living, mobility and transfers, using therapeutic techniques and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Using these skills and knowledge develop a plan for discharge using clinical skills within scope of practice. - Encourage patients to engage in assessments and encourage maintaining independence where appropriate in order to reduce deconditioning in hospital environment. -Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to effectively use, assess for and provide appropriate equipment. -Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of manual handling techniques and risk assessment. - Have knowledge and experience of general medical conditions and or clinical interventions pertinent to a caseload of frail older adults. - Effectively communicate with patients, carers and relatives verbally (face to face or telephone), in written form and non-verbally. -Ability to take into account and recognise situations that are distressing or emotional and respond accordingly. - Communicate effectively and as an advocate where the patients ability to communicate is compromised. Using effective interpersonal skills to communicate with patients and relatives to provide patient centred care. - Maintain effective communication links with all levels of nursing and other health care professionals. - Awareness of barriers to communication (e.g., perceptual, cognitive, physical) and employ strategies to overcome these. - Ensure confidentiality and dignity is respected and maintained at all times. - Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records of all care, advice and support delivered with clear reasoning for interventions in accordance with trust and national guidance. - Plan and prioritise own workload in accordance with therapy standards and in conjunction with the responsible therapist. - Monitor, assess and analyse progress and report back to qualified staff at regular intervals, participating in daily huddles. - Demonstrate ability to work alone in domiciliary settings when required, assessing and managing risk - this includes driving trust vehicles where required. Job description Job responsibilities - Demonstrate knowledge of and undertake assessments of patients with non-complex needs e.g., Activities of daily living, mobility and transfers, using therapeutic techniques and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Using these skills and knowledge develop a plan for discharge using clinical skills within scope of practice. - Encourage patients to engage in assessments and encourage maintaining independence where appropriate in order to reduce deconditioning in hospital environment. -Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to effectively use, assess for and provide appropriate equipment. -Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of manual handling techniques and risk assessment. - Have knowledge and experience of general medical conditions and or clinical interventions pertinent to a caseload of frail older adults. - Effectively communicate with patients, carers and relatives verbally (face to face or telephone), in written form and non-verbally. -Ability to take into account and recognise situations that are distressing or emotional and respond accordingly. - Communicate effectively and as an advocate where the patients ability to communicate is compromised. Using effective interpersonal skills to communicate with patients and relatives to provide patient centred care. - Maintain effective communication links with all levels of nursing and other health care professionals. - Awareness of barriers to communication (e.g., perceptual, cognitive, physical) and employ strategies to overcome these. - Ensure confidentiality and dignity is respected and maintained at all times. - Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records of all care, advice and support delivered with clear reasoning for interventions in accordance with trust and national guidance. - Plan and prioritise own workload in accordance with therapy standards and in conjunction with the responsible therapist. - Monitor, assess and analyse progress and report back to qualified staff at regular intervals, participating in daily huddles. - Demonstrate ability to work alone in domiciliary settings when required, assessing and managing risk - this includes driving trust vehicles where required. Person Specification Knowledge/ Skills Essential Effectively communicate with patients, carers and relatives verbally (face to face or telephone), in written form and non-verbally. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records of all care, advice and support delivered with clear reasoning for interventions in accordance with trust and national guidance. Deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate, demonstrating an awareness of own competency limitations. Plan and prioritise own workload in accordance with therapy standards and in conjunction with the responsible therapist Desirable Full UK driving licence Experience Essential Demonstrate knowledge of and undertake assessments of patients with non-complex needs e.g., Activities of daily living, mobility and transfers, using therapeutic techniques and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Using these skills and knowledge develop a plan for discharge using clinical skills within level of band 4 competency Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of manual handling techniques and risk assessment Have knowledge and experience of general medical conditions and or clinical interventions pertinent to a caseload of frail older adults. Desirable Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to effectively use, assess for and provide appropriate equipment Qualifications Essential GCSE level C or equivalent for literacy and numeracy EITHER completed or working towards completion of a relevant Foundation Science degree or equivalent OR NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience/skills demonstrated through CPD to include clinical reasoning, appropriate attitudes and behaviours, initiative and leadership. Desirable Demonstrates ongoing continuing professional development related to clinical area Person Specification Knowledge/ Skills Essential Effectively communicate with patients, carers and relatives verbally (face to face or telephone), in written form and non-verbally. Maintain accurate, comprehensive and timely clinical records of all care, advice and support delivered with clear reasoning for interventions in accordance with trust and national guidance. Deliver safe care within a challenging and changing clinical environment, using equipment and resources safely and as appropriate, demonstrating an awareness of own competency limitations. Plan and prioritise own workload in accordance with therapy standards and in conjunction with the responsible therapist Desirable Full UK driving licence Experience Essential Demonstrate knowledge of and undertake assessments of patients with non-complex needs e.g., Activities of daily living, mobility and transfers, using therapeutic techniques and principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. Using these skills and knowledge develop a plan for discharge using clinical skills within level of band 4 competency Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of manual handling techniques and risk assessment Have knowledge and experience of general medical conditions and or clinical interventions pertinent to a caseload of frail older adults. Desirable Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to effectively use, assess for and provide appropriate equipment Qualifications Essential GCSE level C or equivalent for literacy and numeracy EITHER completed or working towards completion of a relevant Foundation Science degree or equivalent OR NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience/skills demonstrated through CPD to include clinical reasoning, appropriate attitudes and behaviours, initiative and leadership. Desirable Demonstrates ongoing continuing professional development related to clinical area 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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Gloucestershire Royal Hospital Gloucester GL1 3NN Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)