Job summary
Employer heading
Therapy Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
University Hospitals of Leicester
Band 3 - 37.5 hours per week
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a multidisciplinary team.
You will be working on the acute stroke unit at Leicester Royal Infirmary
You will be working alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, carrying out treatment programmes for patients following a stroke.
Main duties of the job
This post requires a high level of personal responsibility and therefore we are looking for a person with a mature outlook, good communication skills, organisational skills and an ability to use their initiative. You will need to be motivated, organised and able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. You will need to have experience of working with a variety of different people. The ability to use computers is desirable in this post, as some administrative and clerical duties are involved.
You will need to have either experience working within a health care setting and ideally worked as a therapy assistant. You must have a clear understanding of the role of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
You will receive comprehensive trust and service induction, regular supervision and annual appraisal and a training programme to support your development.
Post holders will work their core hours Monday to Friday, they may also be required to work weekends and Bank Holidays on a roster system.
Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy provides key therapeutic assessments and interventions to patients in order to promote independence and facilitate optimum function for individuals working with patients, families and carers and the multi-disciplinary team to achieve agreed outcomes for patients.
· The Therapy Support Worker will contribute to the provision of Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech and Language Therapy within a specified clinical area. This includes identified clinical, administrative and educational roles.
· To carry a clinical caseload which has been discussed and delegated to them by the relevant team member who has delegation responsibilities for this task.
· To work to Therapy and UHL Service priorities.
· To work with patients, carers and their families in a sensitive and professional manner.
· To liaise with other professionals for the benefit of the patient.
· To work with and support those who may have complex needs including physical, psychological and communication difficulties.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- GCSE English/Maths - or equivalent
essential
Essential criteria
- Experience working within a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience in health care setting/previous therapy support worker role
Essential
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates effective communication
desirable
Essential criteria
- Understands role of OT/PT in acute setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience or demonstrates understanding of patients with neurological conditions
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
- Natalie Gear
- Job title
- Therapy Clinical Team Leader for Stroke
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Caroline Farthing - Therapy Speciality Lead - 09729825445
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