Job summary
- Main area
- Therapy Assistant
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (1 weekend in 6)
- Job ref
- 153-SP03344
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Therapy Assistant - Stroke/Neuro
Band 3
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Job overview
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Assistant to join our integrated Stroke and Neuro Therapy team.
The Stroke & Neuro Therapy service is forward thinking and dynamic and well respected within the Trust. We work as an integrated therapy team comprising of occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and therapy assistants, providing high quality assessment and rehabilitation across the Stroke and neuro patient pathway.
Additional contact information
Kirsty Le Poidevin - [email protected]
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities of the position will be to work closely with the Stroke and Neuro MDT team to support patients following a neurological event with their rehabilitation . The role involves primarily supporting patients on a 1:1 basis, in groups, and alongside qualified therapists to help patients regain their independence. This may include supporting patients to achieve independence in personal care such as toileting, washing and dressing. Clinical support and training will be provided by qualified therapists as part of the wider MDT. This is a great opportunity to gain new skills and work in an exciting and dynamic team.
The post-holder will need to hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car. It is also essential to have some basic IT skills.
We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm for supporting people with their rehabilitation, ability to work on their own initiative as well as within a close team. Previous experience of working with people is essential, preferably in a rehab environment. The service covers 7 days, so the successful candidate will be required to participate in weekend working.
Working for our organisation
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Grade C or above in English Literature/Language and Maths
Desirable criteria
- GCSE in biology or physical education
- A qualification in health & social care
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous employment in a health or social care setting (or equivalent) in a care/ facilitation/ support role
Desirable criteria
- Previous Occupational Therapy Assistant/ Physiotherapy Assistant/ Speech and Language/ Dietetic Assistant or Rehab Assistant or Healthcare Assistant experience
- NHS employment
Technical skills/competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to work independently within a supportive environment
- Good communication skills (written & verbal)
- Basic IT skills
Desirable criteria
- Management of a caseload
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality
- Understanding of professional conduct
- Health / safety & risk awareness
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of the role of therapy in this setting
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills, with tact and empathy
- Self-motivated and reliable
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Full drivers licence
- Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Kirsty Le Poidevin
- Job title
- Neurotherapy Team Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 019 6259
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