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- Prif leoliad
- 262 203320 Specialist Child North
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Rhan-amser - 34.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 262-A-24-6271145-A
- Cyflogwr
- North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Footsteps CDC, West Cumberland Hospital
- Tref
- Whitehaven
- Cyflog
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 10/07/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
This post sits within the Women and Children’s Care Group which is responsible for Maternity Services and Gynaecology within North Cumbria and Children's Health Services County wide.
The Care Group provides community clinical services across Cumbria, including health visiting, community children’s nursing, therapy services, community paediatrics, audiology.
Non clinical support services, such as buildings and estate services are also provided.
The Directorate works with other NHS organisations in Cumbria to support the integration of clinical services to improve the health and well being of children and young people under the age of 19 years.
The Directorate also works in partnership with other organisations, statutory and non statutory, to ensure that health services contribute to improving the social and educational outcomes of the young people of Cumbria; and that other services support the improvement of health & well being.
Children’s Services Directorate has a lead role and responsibility in protecting children, and in supporting other health agencies and partner organisations to safeguard children and young people.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
To work as a member of the children’s specialist team, providing a physiotherapy and occupational therapy service for pre-school and school age children referred to the service.
To accept an agreed range of patients referred by a therapist, and manage a delegated caseload, providing interventions in an appropriate environment, e.g. patient homes, special schools, child development centre.
Treat children according to set treatment protocols, monitoring child progression, make minor alterations to child treatment programmes under supervision of the referring therapist.
To provide administration and general clerical duties for the therapy team, as required.
To assist therapists in the organisation and running of clinics in various settings eg wheelchair clinics, orthotic clinics and child development centre clinics.
To promote health and reduce inequalities for children, young people, families and communities, so that they may be able to maximise their potential in terms of health, education and social well-being.
To work as a member of the integrated team for children throughout the district to ensure high quality co-ordinated patient care using a Care Aims approach.
To work with direct and indirect supervision within agreed protocols as an effective member of the children’s specialist therapy team undertaking skilled support work and a specified range of therapy interventions to patients and reporting back child progress, informing relevant therapist of any problems/ concerns.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time’:
• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
The essential criteria for this role includes the requirement to have a care certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake this. For further information, please see the additional information link which can be viewed under the “read this before applying” section.
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
- If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.
The changes mean that:
- youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
- the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.
If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.
Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]
Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website
The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.
As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.
A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
Excellent opportunities for development
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
These schemes are subject to availability
Manyleb y person
Essential
Meini prawf hanfodol
- English language and maths to grade C at GCSE or equivalent
- Level III NVQ or equivalent in child development or related field.
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Care Certificate or the willingness and ability to undertake (applicable for all non-registered support workers that provide health care)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Computer literate
- Evidence of CPD
- Competent driver
Knowledge & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working with IT
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Awareness of the standards of record keeping
- Awareness of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy for children.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Previous experience of working with children
- Experience of working in health, education or care environment
- Understanding of the impact of disability on children and their families
- Knowledge of normal childhood development, movement and anatomy, therapy techniques, disorders and delays of child development
Skills & Aptitudes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- IT skills including word processing, e-mail and publisher skills
- Ability to work as part of a Team
- Good organisational and planning skills
- Able to analyse problems and use problem solving skills I.T. skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to keep accurate records in accordance with legal and professional standards
- Ability to use a range of practical skills
- Ability to work flexibly and independently to design and deliver programmes with outcomes set by supporting qualified staff
- Ability to work in family orientated manner
Meini prawf dymunol
- Organisational skills demonstrated for example by the involvement in a particular project
- Good manual handling Skills
- Knowledge of health and safety and risk management
Personal Circumstances
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport
Other Requirements
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Equality and Diversity Promote equality and value diversity (KSF Level 3)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Student placement with relevant client group.
Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr
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Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Louise Messenger
- Teitl y swydd
- Integrated Team Lead
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07811714347
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