Senior Therapy Support Worker (Occupational Therapy)
NHS AfC: Band 3
Main area: Occupational Therapy
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 166-DCSC-6974560
Site: Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town: Chesterfield
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 16/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
We are seeking applicants who have experience working in a therapy environment and understand the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of patients experiencing an acute admission and the effect this may have on their discharge. We welcome applications from those who possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate flexibility and initiative, and are able to prioritise their workload in a busy environment. You will also demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and an aptitude for team working. Flexibility to help cover other wards will be required, in line with service needs.
Main duties of the job
Due to internal development within therapy services, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Occupational Therapy Senior Therapy Support Worker to join our inpatient team. As a Senior Therapy Support Worker, you will be assessing and treating patients in a range of daily activities to encourage functional independence in preparation for their discharge from hospital. You will be working under the guidance of an established and supportive team of qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other therapy support staff within the services. You will be supported to develop the skills to work independently, to provide delivery of care including liaison with patients, family members, carers, the multi-disciplinary team, and external agencies following a discharge to assess (D2A) model. Basic IT skills are required, as the service operates with electronic patient records. There is a commitment to support 7-day services, so flexibility to work weekends on a rota system will be required.
Person specification
Qualifications & Training
* Educated to GCSE (A-C in Maths & English) or similar
* QCF Level 3 Diploma/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a health-related subject, or be willing to work towards this
* NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in health-related subject
Experience
* Experience in a Therapy Service
* Experience of Occupational Therapy
Skills & Knowledge
* Able to work independently
* Aware of confidentiality issues
* Able to work as a member of a team
* Demonstrates personal initiative
* Responsibility in previous posts
* Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
* Demonstrates the ability to work independently with patients with a range of medical conditions
* Willingness to acquire new skills
Personal Attributes
* Resilience
* Shows empathy, warm personality
* Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
* Reliable
* Awareness of abilities and limitations
* Demonstrates a specific interest in the post applied for
CARE Values
* Demonstrates Proud to CARE values
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield, there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community.
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