Main area: Physiotherapy
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent (contribution to weekend working)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (one weekend shift in four)
Job ref: 236-SCO-CS425-24
Employer: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Salford Royal Hospital
Town: Salford
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 21/11/2024 23:59
Therapy Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our highly acclaimed and well-established Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Department, based at Salford Royal Hospital on a full-time basis. The opportunities are within one of our inpatient therapy teams and will involve working as part of the multidisciplinary workforce to support patient care and the day-to-day running of the service. These are incredible opportunities for somebody who wants to make a difference by supporting an individual’s recovery from illness or injury, and to be part of a dynamic and friendly team. Successful candidates will have a clear competency framework to work to and a robust period of induction when joining the team, with an ongoing structure for supervision and development. The roles include some weekend working, but no more than one weekend shift per month unless desired.
Main duties of the job
You will support and assist with the work of the Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists in providing assessment, planning and delivering treatment programmes to patients with multiple needs.
You will also take responsibility for basic administration tasks to ensure the department and team’s needs are met.
You should have evidence of a good standard of education including GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths with an NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a Therapy Assistant.
You will have good communication skills, the ability to use your own initiative, good time management skills and the ability to problem solve.
Experience of working within a team is also required and, if this has not been in a health care setting, we would expect the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate and evidence the relevant transferable skills.
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications & Registration
* Evidence of a good general education, i.e., a minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
* Experience of working in a team
* Evidence of previous experience of working in the NHS and/or a care setting
* Evidence of the skills the candidate will bring
* Evidence of having worked with the public
* Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
* Evidence of being able to work independently and use initiative
* Understanding of a therapy role
* Admin/Computer/IT Skills
* Explanation why the candidate wants this role
* Evidence of ability to deal with conflict
Trust Values and Behaviours
* Understanding of Trust Values and Behaviours and personal examples of all 4
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact [emailprotected]
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Becky Wilkinson
Job title: Operational & Professional Lead Physiotherapy
Email address: [emailprotected]
Telephone number: 0161 2065334
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