Job summary Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 2 or 3 working within an inpatient or therapy area? Do you feel like a new challenge or change of direction? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Senior Therapy Assistant to join our established Spinal Injury Therapy team at the Northern General Hospital. Applicants must also be willing to perform a mix of clerical, domestic and patient related tasks. The Princess Royal Spinal Injuries Centre is based in the Osborn Building at the Northern General Hospital. It consists of 60 beds over 3 wards. There are 6 dedicated ventilator dependent patient beds plus 2 additional respiratory beds suitable for patients with tracheostomies. The job will include working with all levels of spinal cord injury patients and supporting therapy staff in delivering rehabilitation to patients or assisting qualified therapy staff during joint sessions. Rehabilitation may take place on the wards or within the spinal injury therapy department. The therapy team have access to a therapy car and a minibus for undertaking trips out with patients so the ability to drive is desirable. Main duties of the job The therapy department facilities include a Physiotherapy gym, weights room, hydrotherapy pool and sports hall as well as an Occupational Therapy department, technology suite, kitchen, bedroom. The posts will mainly be based in Physiotherapy but cross cover to the Occupational Therapy team may also be necessary. The post will involve the moving and handling of patients on the wards and within the spinal injury therapy department. The post also entails dealing with the general public and other members of the multidisciplinary team so excellent customer care and team working skills are required. The spinal injury therapy team provide a 7-day service. The successful candidate will be expected to work on a weekend/bank holiday roster as part of their regular shift pattern. You must be able to demonstrate:- Current knowledge and skills in therapy practise Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to motivate and teach patients Collaborative team working skills Competency in Therapy Assistant therapy practise or Clinical Support worker practise Professional, patient centred care Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to act on own initiative, organise and manage case load Calm and flexible approach to changing work situations Ability to maintain accurate written records Sound IT skills to facilitate daily use of electronic patient records and communication About us You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it's staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 190-8510-DIR Job locations Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post. When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade C /4 or equivalent in English or equivalent experience. Technical qualifications to level 3 e.g. QCF3, BTEC, A Level in relevant health/healthcare subject OR Evidence of continuous development through formal and/or informal training in health/healthcare equivalent to Level 3 Desirable GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths Health & Safety Risk Assessment First Aid City & Guilds 7307 (teaching) or equivalent qualification/experience Further Training Essential Experience of working with therapists as part of patient centred care Desirable Knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality Experience Essential Experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Or Experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Desirable Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/ surgery/orthopaedic/ neurology specialities. Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Excellent interpersonal and team working skills Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks Calm approach to changing work situations Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics Teaching ability Able to motivate patients Desirable Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role IT literate Competency in therapy practice Other Factors Essential Flexible and reliable approach to working practices Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Therapy Instructor role Willing to work flexibly as service requires including evening/weekend Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade C /4 or equivalent in English or equivalent experience. Technical qualifications to level 3 e.g. QCF3, BTEC, A Level in relevant health/healthcare subject OR Evidence of continuous development through formal and/or informal training in health/healthcare equivalent to Level 3 Desirable GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths Health & Safety Risk Assessment First Aid City & Guilds 7307 (teaching) or equivalent qualification/experience Further Training Essential Experience of working with therapists as part of patient centred care Desirable Knowledge & skills in therapy practice relevant to speciality Experience Essential Experience as an Occupational Therapy and/or Physiotherapy Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Or Experience as a Clinical Support Worker/Health Care Assistant including successful completion of associated competencies Desirable Working in elderly/ rehabilitation/ medicine/ surgery/orthopaedic/ neurology specialities. Special Skills/Aptitudes Essential Excellent interpersonal and team working skills Able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Able to maintain confidentiality Ability to act on own initiative, organise work and manage multiple tasks Calm approach to changing work situations Ability to maintain accurate written records & statistics Teaching ability Able to motivate patients Desirable Comprehensive understanding of occupational therapy and physiotherapy in line with the role IT literate Competency in therapy practice Other Factors Essential Flexible and reliable approach to working practices Positive attitude to patient care and teamwork Ability to demonstrate commitment to the Therapy Instructor role Willing to work flexibly as service requires including evening/weekend 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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Northern General Hospital Sheffield S5 7AU Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)