About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative, flexible, and well-motivated Therapy Support Worker to join the North Kerrier Rehabilitation Team primarily working within the Community Rehabilitation team at Camborne-Redruth Hospital. We are looking for someone with a background in rehabilitation who has in interest in both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy to develop their skills in these areas.
Under the umbrella of the North Kerrier Rehab Team, we provide high quality rehabilitation and reablement in the community. This post will be primarily involve visiting patients in their own homes, including care homes.
At times it may also include supporting the team on the Community Assessment and Treatment Unit (CATU) which is an inpatient unit designed to assess patients who need medical, nursing and therapy intervention before being discharged home, aiming for a 48 hour turnaround.
The post holder will treat patients with varied pathologies and presentations, including a wide variety of conditions e.g. neurological, orthopaedic, respiratory, frailty, and falls. Every contact, treatment plan, and working environment are different bringing variety and challenge to each working day.
Weekend working may become an operational part of this role in the future.
Main duties of the job
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Job Overview
The purpose of the post is:
To carry out skilled interventions as delegated by senior Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists This will be primarily be in the community, including the patient's own home but at times in the CATU at Camborne-Redruth Hospital/ other hospital units. This may not be directly supervised by the therapist (e.g. practising mobility / gaining confidence / practising activities of daily living). To monitor the patient's response to therapy intervention and report back on the outcome. To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence. Key Dimensions of the post are:
To contribute to the assessment and treatment of patients seen by the North Kerrier Community Rehabilitation Team. To practice as a lone worker.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 5,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 10 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Good general education (to GCSE or equivalent). NVQ level III qualification in therapy/care or equivalent relevant qualification BTEC National Diploma in relevant area or equivalent relevant qualification. IELTS (unless qualification taken in English)
Experience Essential
Experience of working with older adults and disabled people. Working with people to facilitate learning of skills or gaining of independence Previous work in the community or hospital setting.
Desirable
Experience of working as a lone worker Experience of working using a therapeutic approach.
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Ability to time-manage and prioritise, with the support of supervisor. Good written skills. Ability to empathise when helping to motivate and encourage patients with impairments Ability to demonstrate understanding of disability/impairment. Good computer and clerical skills.
Desirable
Experience in assessment for adaptive equipment/mobility aids.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Camborne-Redruth Community Hospital
Barncoose Terrace
Redruth
TR15 3ER
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)