Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Outpatients
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months
Hours
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
21 hours per week
Job ref
344-1733DCB
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
Town
Margate
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Therapy Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

The Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother  Hospital Outpatient Therapy Service has an  exciting opportunity for a motivated and caring individual to join its valued support workforce on a fixed term contract for maternity leave cover.

As a Therapy Assistant Practitioner in the Outpatient Therapy Service you will provide care across the professions of physiotherapy, occupational therapy and orthotics through delegation and supervision of a registered Health Care Professional.

You will work in a busy department providing care to both adults and children and young people across sub-specialities of musculoskeletal physiotherapy, hand therapy and rheumatology.

Main duties of the job

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Working for our organisation

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. 
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. 

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.”

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

cover for mat leave

Essential criteria
  • B3
Desirable criteria
  • B3

work transfer for mat cover

Essential criteria
  • working as B3 already
Desirable criteria
  • previous experience

b3 mat

Essential criteria
  • b3
Desirable criteria
  • b3

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

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

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Devon Amos
Job title
Physiotherapist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01227 783065
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies