Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a passionate, innovative and inspirational individual who is looking for a unique opportunity to support our in-patients to achieve their potential? As part of the Acute Respiratory Team, you will identify patients that may need some therapeutic input to assist them to be ready to leave hospital.
The Acute Respiratory Team is present on the medical and surgical wards as well as the admissions unit. The successful applicant will independently assess patients (as per competencies), provide any rehabilitation and/or equipment to support their return to community.
What do we offer you in return?
* Investment in continuous professional development.
* Supervision.
* Clinical skills training.
Main duties of the job
You will carry out planned programmes of health care under the supervision and direction of the Therapists within the Acute Respiratory Team. The role involves delivering therapy interventions to patients within Harrogate District Hospital. You will support our cohort of patients to achieve their optimum level of independence and quality of life to return to community living. You will work under the guidance of the senior staff within the team and actively participate in continuous professional development and service improvement.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture; our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work, and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service, and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
For further information on this position, please see the Job Description & Personal Specification attached. If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Kerry Archer, Principal Physiotherapist at kerry.archer@nhs.net or Mairead Lancaster, Band 7 Occupational Therapist at mairead.lancaster1@nhs.net.
Person Specification
* Formal qualification relevant to post - foundation degree or equivalent.
* Evidence of practical training or experience in health and social care.
* Evidence of competence in patient assessment skills.
* Evidence of extended skills and competencies.
* Experience of supervising others.
* Experience of working in the NHS.
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.
Salary: £24,071 to £29,114 a year (pro rata)
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