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Job summary

Main area
Therapies
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (these hours can be worked over 4 or 5 days)
Job ref
223-HTS-453
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital
Town
Telford
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Higher Therapy Support Worker

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 3 Therapy Support Workers to join in our acute therapy team within trauma and orthopaedic inpatients.

The successful candidate must have experience of working within physiotherapy and/or occupational therapy.  They will be working across our inpatient Orthopaedics wards completing assessments of patients function to determine discharge planning with guidance from qualified Therapists.  The role forms part of a team of generic support workers who currently work between the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams.  Experience working within an acute, NHS therapy team is desirable.

We are delighted to be able to offer patients the opportunity of assessment by the Therapy Team for discharge over the weekend and Bank Holidays and the post holders would be expected to participate in the 7-day working rota.  This will involve working a full day at a weekend as part of the departmental rota.

We would welcome any interested persons contacting the department for a discussion or to arrange a visit prior to applying/ interview if shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working with patients in a ward setting under supervision and guidance from qualified Physiotherapist and Occupational therapy staff.

The role includes work with patients who have been admitted secondary to a traumatic event and those who have chosen to have elective orthopaedic surgery. 

This role may include cross site working between PRH and RSH in light of the Hospital Transformation Programme.

Working for our organisation

We are a friendly, forward thinking team working in a fast paced rewarding environment.  High quality patient care is at the forefront of our decision making and we are enthusiastic about welcoming new ideas and staff development.

The Therapy department are working towards being at the forefront of innovation in leading the way by undertaking development and service evaluation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

General educational qualificat

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of basic education in literacy and numeracy
  • Evidence of Knowledge and skills sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study and work at a level equivalent to NVQ level 3

Professional qualification

Essential criteria
  • NVQ level 3 in Health (Allied Health Profession support – Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy) or be prepared to commencement one

Work experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous work experience within NHS Therapy environment or equivilant e.g. Community Rehab/Therapy teams
Desirable criteria
  • Acute NHS inpatient therapy support worker experience at B2 or above.

Desirable

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of therapy department and job role within the acute setting

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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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Luke Fox
Job title
Therapy Team Manager Trauma and Orthopaedics
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07729080396

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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