Job summary
We are looking to recruit two or three highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Therapy Assistants to join our friendly, dedicated and dynamic Inpatient Therapy team. The successful candidate will be working in rehabilitation across physiotherapy and occupational therapy. We treat people with a wide range of conditions, primarily in orthopaedics, frailty and neurology, and our service is continually developing and improving to meet the needs of our patients and commissioners.
Main duties of the job
This posts can be full time or part time. The base will be either the wards at Bognor Hospital intermediate care unit (ICU) or Arundel Hospital, and the post holder may occasionally be expected to work at other sites. The service covers three hospitals/ICUs ; Bognor Regis War Memorial Hospital, Salvington Lodge in Worthing and Arundel Hospital.
They will also be required to support service developments, and show flexibility when adapting to change.
The service covers six/seven days a week.
As a member of the team you will have the opportunity to:
1. Receive support from other therapy colleagues
2. Receive clinical supervision from registered therapists
3. Participate in the in-service learning programme
4. Develop your practice, relevant to the team
5. Participate in competency development through the Calderdale Framework
6. Support development of other staff outside of your professional group
7. Assist in shaping the future clinical practice of the therapy team
We are looking for someone who likes working with people and is reliable, flexible and adaptable in their work. Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant or similar is desirable, and applicants should have experience of delivering care and/or rehabilitation to older people with various needs.
About us
WHY WORK WITH US?Positive NHS Staff Survey resultsThe Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates our quality of services as goodwith outstanding featuresStunning locations in Sussex, surrounded by the South Downs and the coastA great working environment in the community, in patients' homes and ourcommunity hospitalsExcellent training and development opportunitiesReal Living Wage Employer, with great rates of payFlexible working options, including job sharing, annualised hours, careerbreaks, parental leave and adoption leaveSupportive team environmentsCost-effective and convenient workplace nurseriesThriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networksAccredited Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, committed to creatinginclusive workplaces
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our ideal candidate will enjoy problem solving, have excellent communication skills, and want to work on the wards within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping to implement timely and person-centred assessments and rehabilitation. Full driving licence and access to a car for work are required.
The successful candidate will:
8. Assist the physiotherapy and occupational therapy staff in the treatment of specific patients
9. Have their own delegated patient caseload and clinical duties
10. Supervise exercise programmes and practise activities of daily living under the guidance of a therapist
11. Assess and treat patients according to protocols, monitoringtheir progression and making minor alterations totheir treatment programmes as required
12. Work without direct supervision, reporting back patient progress and informing the therapist of any problems
13. Prepare and keep treatment areas and equipment clean and tidy
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
14. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
15. NVQ3 or equivalent level of knowledge
16. Commitment to development of skills and attainment of competencies
Skill
Essential
17. Excellent verbal communication and ability to build rapport
18. Able to give instructions to people that can be followed and easily interpreted
19. Ability to prioritise and plan delegated work from a variety of sources
20. Ability to work with others and independently
Desirable
21. Knowledge of a range of work procedures and practices gained through experience
22. Basic level of theoretical knowledge relevant to clinical setting
Experience
Essential
23. At least 12 months experience of working in a caring environment, either in health, social or voluntary services
Desirable
24. Experience of working within a rehabilitation or therapy setting
Knowledge
Essential
25. Basic understanding of statutory health and social services
Skills
Essential
26. Ability to perform under pressure
27. Ability to record information accurately