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- Prif leoliad
- Therapies
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Cyfnod Penodol: 8 mis (31st March 2025)
- Oriau
- Llawnamser
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 160-6456648
- Cyflogwr
- The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- The Walton Centre
- Tref
- Liverpool
- Cyflog
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 01/08/2024 23:59
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Therapy Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We have an exciting opportunity available for a highly motivated, responsible and caring individual to join The Walton Centre therapy service on a fixed term basis.
As a therapy assistant you will work alongside qualified therapy staff as part of the multidisciplinary team at The Walton Centre. The role requires a high level of commitment, responsibility and team work. Working as part of the MDT you will assist qualified staff in delivering complex and challenging treatment sessions for patients who have long term conditions or undergone a life changing brain injury and/or neurological impairment.
The selected candidate will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the role of an therapy assistant. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be well organised and able to respond well under pressure
The service currently runs Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm however applicants will need to work flexibly to meet future changing service demands.
Therapy assistants have access structured training, supervision and appraisal.
You are welcome to contact the department to discuss the post or your application.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant clinical experience of working within a health care setting and have evidence of personal development equivalent to NVQ level 2 or 3 in health care or social care. The supporting information of the application must demonstrate an understanding of therapy and the role of a therapy assistant to be considered for short-listing.
Following a work-based framework for development, and under the direction of a senior, you will carry a delegated caseload to provide therapy intervention.
Joining our team, you will contribute to the smooth running of the therapy department which includes caring for equipment, wheelchairs, ordering of stock plus housekeeping and administration duties.
To assist qualified therapists in their administrative duties for the functioning of the therapy department.
To take responsibility for own delegated clinical caseload.
To undertake assessment related activities and treatment / intervention as required or as directed by qualified therapists
To participate in audit and service development.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy
Manyleb y person
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ Level 2 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education , training and development
Meini prawf dymunol
- NVQ Level 3 in care (or alternative appropriate evidence of education, training and development)
Knowledge & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Experience of working within the outpatient environment or an acute hospital setting
- Practical working knowledge of health/ social care environments
- Demonstrates awareness of the role of a therapy assistant
Meini prawf dymunol
- Practical working knowledge of the therapeutic assessment, intervention and rehabilitation process
- Awareness of a range of neurological conditions and their impact on function and daily life
- Awareness of equipment to support activities of daily living
- Awareness of external agencies within the community who support people living with a disability
- Awareness of current NHS/National issues
Skills & Attributes
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Maintain confidentiality and high standards of record keeping in line with local policies and Information Governance Guidelines
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to demonstrate problem solving approach
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.
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