Job summary The Therapy Team at Samuel Johnson Community Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Therapy Assistant to work within their team. The post will be within the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Team providing assessment and treatment to the range of patients receiving rehabilitation on the rehabilitation and discharge to assess wards. This has the aim of maximising independence and physical function in adult patients following their acute admission. Main duties of the job The team is looking for a motivated, organised Therapy Assistant to support patient care in an in-patient environment. They must show the ability to be flexible within their working day and show initiative with their caseload, being mindful of the wider teams needs and workload. Proven team skills are essential for this role as is the ability to work independently. A desire to help people in their recovery and motivate them to reach their potential is a key part of this role also. Basic IT skills are desirable for administration duties. Recent experience of working in an inpatient care setting and the moving and handling of adults is essential. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required along with the ability to motivate and encourage patients with physical needs. Closing date of applications: 21 January 2025 Interview date: 4 February 2025 About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-CDCS-3384 Job locations Samuel Johnson Community Hospital Trent Valley Road Lichfield WS13 6EF Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Person Specification Education Essential Relevant NVQ Level 2 Experience Essential Evidence of working in a care setting Evidence of utilising MH equipment Desirable Inpatient Acute ward care experience Physiotherapy experience Communication Essential Well written application with good reasoning for wanting position Desirable Evidence of overcoming barriers to communication Team Working Essential Evidence of good Team Working Evidence of MDT working and communication Person Specification Education Essential Relevant NVQ Level 2 Experience Essential Evidence of working in a care setting Evidence of utilising MH equipment Desirable Inpatient Acute ward care experience Physiotherapy experience Communication Essential Well written application with good reasoning for wanting position Desirable Evidence of overcoming barriers to communication Team Working Essential Evidence of good Team Working Evidence of MDT working and communication 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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Samuel Johnson Community Hospital Trent Valley Road Lichfield WS13 6EF Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)