Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Closing Date: 02.03.25 (this may change dependent on response)
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.03.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 10.03.25
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, forward-thinking, and dynamic individual to be part of our Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services. We are recruiting across our inpatient and community rehabilitation services. The role of the Therapy Assistant is to support the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy team in delivering their interventions. The post holder will also support the wider multidisciplinary teams with more generic tasks when required.
Main Duties of the Job
To deliver a high standard of health care supporting both Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, together with the wider MDT, to assess, plan, and implement a range of therapeutic interventions to improve the physical, cognitive, and functional ability, mood, and well-being of patients.
The right candidate will have experience working in health and/or social care settings and an awareness of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and can work effectively as part of a MDT.
To manage a delegated caseload delivering physiotherapy and occupational therapy treatment goals independently and with guidance, evaluating and adapting interventions.
There will be additional generic duties as directed by the wider MDT.
To facilitate safe and timely interventions.
To manage and prioritise own caseload delegated by qualified therapists/MDT.
To contribute to team and service development.
To contribute to training and support to other team members and students.
About Us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
* We are one team
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job Responsibilities
Please see attached job description and personal specification for full description of role, responsibilities, and requirements.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience of working as a healthcare/therapy assistant
* Experience, knowledge, and awareness of patient care/need e.g. patient monitoring
* Experience of dealing with members of the public
* Experience of working in the NHS
* Experience of working in a rehabilitation environment
Skills
* Basic IT skills
* Good verbal and written command of English
* Good interpersonal skills
* Numeracy skills (demonstrated through qualifications or experience)
* Ability to plan/organise own and delegated workload and work under pressure in a busy environment in a professional manner
* Aware of own strengths and limitations/levels of competence
* Record keeping and documentation
* Ability to respond to changes in patient condition
* Ability to work as a team member
* Motivation, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team
* Flexibility and adaptability
Qualifications
* Care certificate
* Minimum NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or in Care *
Other Requirements
* Full driving license and access to a car (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
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 Name
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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