Job summary
Employer heading
Therapy Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
This post represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced and compassionate support worker, to join the oncology prehabilitation and therapy team at Chesterfield Royal Hospital as a Therapy Assistant. The team provides interventions designed to optimise people prior to a range of treatments for cancer including surgery, radiotherapy and systemic anticancer therapy (SACT), by combining physical, nutritional and psychological approaches.
Main duties of the job
- The Therapy Assistant role will support the delivery of oncology prehabilitation and therapy services across defined cancer pathways at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
- The post-holder will be expected to support the delivery of group exercise classes, individual treatments and virtual events including the set-up of each intervention
- The post-holder will support the clinical and admin teams in the registering and booking of patients into appropriate classes.
- The post holder will support the therapy team in liaising with other services including cancer multidisciplinary teams, the Macmillan Information and Support Centre and external health and wellbeing services.
- The post holder will have a passion for exercise and exercise benefits, they will motivate others to adopt healthy behaviour changes and demonstrate a compassionate approach to healthcare.
Working for our organisation
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together – providing patient care we can all be proud of., We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For in depth information regarding this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
The provisional working pattern for this role will be:
Monday: 11:00 - 16:30
Tuesday: 09:30 - 14:00
Wednesday: 09:30 - 14:00
Thursday: - non working day
Friday: 11:00- 16:30
However, this may change due to the needs of our newly developing service
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ/QCF or equivalent level 2 in a health related subject
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people & team work
- Evidence of working flexibly & undertaking a variety of tasks
Desirable criteria
- Experience of healthcare settings
- Experience of working with people affected by cancer
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Awareness of disability / illness and the impact this has on an individual
- Excellent time-management and organisation skills
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- An interest in the care of people affected by cancer
- Willingness to acquire new skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Empathetic, warm personality
- Demonstrates clear reason for applying for this post
- Professional approach to work
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and initiative
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates a passion for exercise and exercise benefits
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement Proud to CARE
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Archer
- Job title
- Macmillan Prehabilitation and Therapy Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01246 512184
- Additional information
For further information or an informal discussion please contact David Archer, Macmillan Prehabilitation and Therapy Lead on 01246 512184 / 5123608
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